1978 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1978 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1982 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Image1:File:Jim Rhodes in Bettsville, Ohio October 15, 1981 (1).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Rhodes
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate1:George Voinovich
Popular Vote1:1,402,167
Percentage1:49.31%
Nominee2:Dick Celeste
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Michael J. Dorrian
Popular Vote2:1,354,631
Percentage2:47.64%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:Jim Rhodes
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Rhodes
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Democratic Primary: June 6, 1978 . Sos.state.oh.us . 2018-10-08.