1916 Ohio gubernatorial election|
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 County results
Cox: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Willis: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% |
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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.
- Tom Clifford (Socialist)
- James M. Cox, former Governor (1913–15) and U.S. Representative from Dayton (Democratic)
- John H. Dickason (Prohibition)
- Frank B. Willis, incumbent Governor since 1915 (Republican)
