1974 Ohio gubernatorial election
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The 1974 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Republican nominee Jim Rhodes narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent John J. Gilligan with 48.62% of the vote.
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November 5, 1974
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 County results Rhodes: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Gilligan: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 7, 1974.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John J. Gilligan, incumbent governor
- James D. Nolan
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John J. Gilligan (incumbent) | 713,488 | 70.58 | |
| Democratic | James D. Nolan | 297,244 | 29.41 | |
| Total votes | 1,010,853 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Rhodes, former governor
- Charles E. Fry, state representative
- Bert Dawson Jr.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes | 385,669 | 62.76 | |
| Republican | Charles E. Fry | 183,899 | 29.93 | |
| Republican | Bert Dawson Jr. | 44,938 | 7.31 | |
| Total votes | 614,506 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Jim Rhodes, Republican
- John J. Gilligan, Democratic
Other candidates
- Nancy B. Lazar, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes | 1,493,679 | 48.62% | ||
| Democratic | John J. Gilligan (incumbent) | 1,482,191 | 48.25% | ||
| Independent | Nancy B. Lazar | 95,625 | 3.11% | ||
| Majority | 11,488 | ||||
| Turnout | 3,071,495 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
