1916 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1916 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee James M. Cox defeated incumbent Republican Frank B. Willis in a rematch of the 1914 election with 48.40% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Tom Clifford (Socialist)
 * James M. Cox, former Governor (191315) and U.S. Representative from Dayton (Democratic)
 * John H. Dickason (Prohibition)
 * Frank B. Willis, incumbent Governor since 1915 (Republican)