Election Name: | 1994 Ohio gubernatorial election |
Country: | Ohio |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1990 Ohio gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1990 |
Next Election: | 1998 Ohio gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1998 |
Election Date: | November 8, 1994 |
Image1: | File:George Voinovich.jpg |
Nominee1: | George Voinovich |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 2,401,572 |
Percentage1: | 71.8% |
Nominee2: | Rob Burch |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 835,849 |
Percentage2: | 25.0% |
Map Size: | 210px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | George Voinovich |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | George Voinovich |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1994 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio George Voinovich ran for re-election to a second and final term as governor. Voinovich won his party's nomination uncontested and was opposed by State Senator Rob Burch, who won a competitive Democratic primary. Ultimately, Voinovich capitalized on his massive popularity with Ohio and won re-election in an overwhelming landslide, defeating Burch and winning over 70% of the vote., this was the last time Athens County voted for the Republican candidate.