1905 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1905 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1905. Democratic nominee John M. Pattison defeated incumbent Republican Myron T. Herrick with 50.53% of the vote.

1905 Ohio gubernatorial election

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Nominee John M. Pattison Myron T. Herrick
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 473,264 430,617
Percentage 50.53% 45.98%

County results
Pattison:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Herrick:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Myron T. Herrick
Republican

Elected Governor

John M. Pattison
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John M. Pattison, Democratic
  • Myron T. Herrick, Republican

Other candidates

  • Isaac Cowan, Socialist
  • Aaron S. Watkins, Prohibition
  • John E. Seitger, Socialist Labor

Results

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1905 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John M. Pattison 473,264 50.53%
Republican Myron T. Herrick (incumbent) 430,617 45.98%
Socialist Isaac Cowan 17,795 1.90%
Prohibition Aaron S. Watkins 13,061 1.40%
Socialist Labor John E. Seitger 1,808 0.19%
Majority 42,647
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 30, 2020.