The 1891 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1891. Republican nominee and future U.S. President William McKinley defeated Democratic incumbent James E. Campbell with 48.61% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates William McKinley, Republican James E. Campbell, Democratic Other candidates John J. Seitz, People's John J. Ashenhurst, Prohibition Results References 1891 Ohio 1891 Ohio elections William McKinley