The 1899 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1899. Republican nominee George K. Nash defeated Democratic nominee John R. McLean with 45.94% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates George K. Nash, Republican John R. McLean, Democratic Other candidates Samuel M. Jones, Independent Seth H. Ellis, Union Reform George M. Hammell, Prohibition Robert Bandlow, Socialist Labor Results References 1899 Ohio Gubernatorial