1998 Ohio State Auditor election
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The 1998 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 3, 1998, to elect the Ohio State Auditor. Primaries were held on May 3, 1998. Republican incumbent Ohio State Auditor Jim Petro won the election in a landslide, defeating Democratic opponent Louis N. Strike with 62.39% of the vote.
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Petro, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1995–2003)
Campaign
Petro won renomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Petro | 609,292 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 609,292 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Louis N. Strike
Campaign
Strike won the Democratic nomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louis N. Strike | 555,903 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 555,903 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Petro | 1,975,793 | 62.39% | +3.91% | |
| Democratic | Louis N. Strike | 1,191,250 | 37.61% | −3.91% | |
| Total votes | 3,167,043 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ↑ "Republican Overview: May 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Democratic Overview: May 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Attorney General and State Auditor: November 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
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