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

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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

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Candidates

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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

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1897 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
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

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 7, 2020.