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The 1901 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Incumbent Republican George K. Nash defeated Democratic nominee James Kilbourne with 52.70% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George K. Nash (incumbent) | 436,092 | 52.70% | ||
| Democratic | James Kilbourne | 368,525 | 44.53% | ||
| Prohibition | E. Jay Pinney | 9,878 | 1.19% | ||
| Socialist | Harry C. Thompson | 7,359 | 0.89% | ||
| Socialist Labor | John H.T. Juergens | 2,994 | 0.36% | ||
| Independent | John Richardson | 2,718 | 0.33% | ||
| Majority | 67,567 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
