Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Ohio
1974 Ohio gubernatorial election
Nominee
Jim Rhodes
John J. Gilligan
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
1,493,679
1,482,191
Percentage
48.62%
48.25%
County results
Rhodes: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Gilligan: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Governor before election
John J. Gilligan
Democratic
Elected Governor
Jim Rhodes
Republican
The 1974 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Republican nominee Jim Rhodes narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent John J. Gilligan with 48.62% of the vote.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on May 7, 1974.[1]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
John J. Gilligan , incumbent Governor
James D. Nolan
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Jim Rhodes , former Governor
Charles E. Fry, State Representative
Bert Dawson Jr.
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Major party candidates
Jim Rhodes, Republican
John J. Gilligan, Democratic
Other candidates
Nancy B. Lazar, Independent
Results [ ]
References [ ]
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