1901 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1901 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Incumbent Republican George K. Nash defeated Democratic nominee James Kilbourne with 52.70% of the vote.

1901 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1899 November 5, 1901 1903 →
 
Nominee George K. Nash James Kilbourne
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 436,092 368,525
Percentage 52.70% 44.53%

County results
Nash:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Kilbourne:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George K. Nash
Republican

Elected Governor

George K. Nash
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George K. Nash, Republican
  • James Kilbourne, Democratic

Other candidates

  • E. Jay Pinney, Prohibition
  • Harry C. Thompson, Socialist
  • John H.T. Juergens, Socialist Labor
  • John Richardson, Union Reform

Results

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1901 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George K. Nash (incumbent) 436,092 52.70%
Democratic James Kilbourne 368,525 44.53%
Prohibition E. Jay Pinney 9,878 1.19%
Socialist Harry C. Thompson 7,359 0.89%
Socialist Labor John H.T. Juergens 2,994 0.36%
Independent John Richardson 2,718 0.33%
Majority 67,567
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 4, 2020.