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. General election Candidates Major party candidates Asa S. Bushnell, Republican Horace L. Chapman, Democratic Other candidates John C. Holiday, Prohibition Jacob S. Coxey Sr., People's William Watkins, Socialist Labor John Richardson, Liberty Julius Dexter, National Democratic Samuel J. Lewis, Independent Results References 1897 Ohio Gubernatorial