The 1918 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Democrat James M. Cox defeated Republican nominee Frank B. Willis in their third consecutive contest with 50.62% of the vote.
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | James M. Cox (incumbent) | 486,403 | 50.62% | ||
Republican | Frank B. Willis | 474,459 | 49.38% | ||
Majority | 11,944 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |