1891 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1891 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1889 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1889
Next Election:1893 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1893
Election Date:November 3, 1891
Nominee1:William McKinley
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:386,739
Percentage1:48.61%
Nominee2:James E. Campbell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:365,228
Percentage2:45.90%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:James E. Campbell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William McKinley
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1891 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1891. Republican nominee and future U.S. President William McKinley defeated Democratic incumbent James E. Campbell with 48.61% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates