1998 United States Senate election in Ohio explained

Election Name:1998 United States Senate election in Ohio
Country:Ohio
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1992 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:1992
Next Election:2004 United States Senate election in Ohio
Next Year:2004
Election Date:November 3, 1998
Image1:George Voinovich official portrait (1).jpg
Nominee1:George Voinovich
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,922,087
Percentage1:56.46%
Nominee2:Mary Boyle
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,482,054
Percentage2:43.54%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John Glenn
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George Voinovich
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1998 United States Senate election in Ohio was held November 3, 1998. It was concurrent with elections to the United States House of Representatives. Incumbent Democratic U.S Senator John Glenn decided to retire, instead of seeking a fifth term. Republican Governor George Voinovich won the open seat.[1] This was the first open-seat Senate election in Ohio for this seat since 1920.

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Voinovich backs lengthier trial for Clinton. The Akron Beacon Journal. January 6, 1999. Newspapers.com. 10.