The 1893 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1893. Incumbent Republican William McKinley defeated Democratic nominee Lawrence T. Neal with 51.86% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates William McKinley, Republican Lawrence T. Neal, Democratic Other candidates Gideon P. Macklin, Prohibition Edward J. Bracken, People's Results References 1893 Ohio Gubernatorial William McKinley