| Election Name: | 1946 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Ohio |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1944 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1944 |
| Next Election: | 1948 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1948 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1946 |
| Image1: | File:Thomas J. Herbert (OH).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Thomas J. Herbert |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 1,166,550 |
| Percentage1: | 50.64% |
| Nominee2: | Frank Lausche |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 1,125,997 |
| Percentage2: | 48.88% |
| Map Size: | 210px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Frank Lausche |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Thomas J. Herbert |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1946 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee Thomas J. Herbert defeated Democratic incumbent Frank Lausche with 50.64% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on May 7, 1946.[1]
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