1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 2, 1897
 
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

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.