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. General election Candidates 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 References 1903 Ohio Gubernatorial