1916 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1916 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee James M. Cox defeated incumbent Republican Frank B. Willis with 48.40% of the vote.

1916 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916
 
Nominee James M. Cox Frank B. Willis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 568,218 561,602
Percentage 48.40% 47.83%
Governor before election

Frank B. Willis
Republican

 Elected Governor

James M. Cox
Democratic

Elections in Ohio

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James M. Cox, Democratic
  • Frank B. Willis, Republican

Other candidates

  • Tom Clifford, Socialist
  • John H. Dickason, Prohibition

Results
1916 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic James M. Cox 568,218 48.40%
Republican Frank B. Willis 561,602 47.83%
Socialist Tom Clifford 36,908 3.14%
Prohibition John H. Dickason 7,347 0.63%
Majority 6,616
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
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