1966 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1970 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:File:James Allen Rhodes 002.jpg
Nominee1:Jim Rhodes
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,795,277
Percentage1:62.18%
Nominee2:Frazier Reams Jr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,092,054
Percentage2:37.82%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Frazier Reams Jr. with 62.18% of the vote. This election was the first time since 1942 that an incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio was re-elected.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 3, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Democratic Primary - 1966 . Sos.state.oh.us . 2019-01-18.