1903 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1903 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1903. Republican nominee Myron T. Herrick defeated Democratic nominee Tom L. Johnson with 54.89% of the vote.

1903 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1901 November 2, 1903 1905 →
 
Nominee Myron T. Herrick Tom L. Johnson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 475,560 361,748
Percentage 54.89% 41.76%

County results
Herrick:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George K. Nash
Republican

Elected Governor

Myron T. Herrick
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Myron T. Herrick, Republican
  • Tom L. Johnson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Nelson D. Creamer, Prohibition
  • Isaac Cowan, Socialist
  • John D. Goerke, Socialist Labor

Results

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1903 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Myron T. Herrick 475,560 54.89%
Democratic Tom L. Johnson 361,748 41.76%
Prohibition Nelson D. Creamer 13,505 1.56%
Socialist Isaac Cowan 13,467 1.55%
Socialist Labor John D. Goerke 2,071 0.24%
Majority 113,812
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.