1990 Ohio State Auditor election
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The 1990 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 6, 1990, to elect the Ohio State Auditor. Primaries were held on May 8, 1990. Democratic incumbent Ohio State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson won re-election to a fifth term in office, defeating Republican Ohio State House Representative Jim Petro by five percentage points.
As of 2025 this is the last time Democrats have won the office as Ohio State Auditor.
Candidates
- Thomas E. Ferguson, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1975–1995)
Campaign
Ferguson won renomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas E. Ferguson | 736,746 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 736,746 | 100.00% | ||