1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1897 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Incumbent Republican Asa S. Bushnell defeated Democratic nominee Horace L. Chapman with 50.28% of the vote.

1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 2, 1897

Nominee Asa S. Bushnell Horace L. Chapman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 429,915 401,750 Percentage 50.28% 46.99%

County results Bushnell:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Chapman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Asa S. Bushnell Republican Elected Governor Asa S. Bushnell Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Asa S. Bushnell, Republican
• Horace L. Chapman, Democratic

Other candidates

• John C. Holiday, Prohibition
• Jacob S. Coxey Sr., People's
• William Watkins, Socialist Labor
• John Richardson, Liberty
• Julius Dexter, National Democratic
• Samuel J. Lewis, Independent

Results

1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Asa S. Bushnell (incumbent)	429,915	50.28%
	Democratic	Horace L. Chapman	401,750	46.99%
	Prohibition	John C. Holiday	7,555	0.88%
	Populist	Jacob S. Coxey Sr.	6,276	0.73%
	Socialist Labor	William Watkins	4,246	0.50%
	Independent	John Richardson	3,105	0.36%
	National Democratic	Julius Dexter	1,662	0.19%
	Independent	Samuel J. Lewis	477	0.06%
Majority			28,165
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing