1954 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1954 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1952 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1956 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1956
Election Date:November 2, 1954
Image1:File:Frank J. Lausche.jpg
Nominee1:Frank Lausche
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,405,262
Percentage1:54.10%
Nominee2:Jim Rhodes
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,192,528
Percentage2:45.91%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:Frank Lausche
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Lausche
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1954 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Jim Rhodes with 54.10% of the vote. To date this is the last gubernatorial election where Van Wert County voted Democratic.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Democratic Primary: May 4, 1954 . Sos.state.oh.us . 2019-06-17.