1914 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1914 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee Frank B. Willis defeated incumbent Democratic governor James M. Cox and Progressive nominee James Rudolph Garfield with 46.32% of the vote.

1914 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1912 November 3, 1914 1916 →
 
Nominee Frank B. Willis James M. Cox James Rudolph Garfield
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 523,074 493,804 60,904
Percentage 46.32% 43.73% 5.39%

County results
Willis:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Cox:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

James M. Cox
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank B. Willis
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • James Rudolph Garfield, Progressive
  • Scott Wilkins, Socialist

Results

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1914 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frank B. Willis 523,074 46.32%
Democratic James M. Cox (incumbent) 493,804 43.73%
Progressive James Rudolph Garfield 60,904 5.39%
Socialist Scott Wilkins 51,441 4.56%
Majority 29,270
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 27, 2020.