1978 Ohio gubernatorial election
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The 1978 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Dick Celeste with 49.31% of the vote.
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November 7, 1978
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 County results Rhodes: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Celeste: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dick Celeste, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Dale R. Reusch
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dick Celeste | 491,524 | 84.80 | |
| Democratic | Dale R. Reusch | 88,134 | 15.20 | |
| Total votes | 579,658 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Rhodes, incumbent Governor
- Charles Kurfess, State Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes (incumbent) | 393,632 | 67.73 | |
| Republican | Charles Kurfess | 187,544 | 32.27 | |
| Total votes | 581,176 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Jim Rhodes, Republican
- Dick Celeste, Democratic
Other candidates
- Patricia Wright, Independent
- John O'Neill, Independent
- Allan Friedman, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes (incumbent) | 1,402,167 | 49.31% | +0.69% | |
| Democratic | Dick Celeste | 1,354,631 | 47.64% | −0.61% | |
| Independent | Patricia Wright | 35,164 | 1.24% | N/A | |
| Independent | John O'Neill | 29,413 | 1.03% | N/A | |
| Independent | Allan Friedman | 21,951 | 0.77% | N/A | |
| Majority | 47,536 | ||||
| Turnout | 2,843,326 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
