Ohio gubernatorial election, 1978
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The 1978 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Dick Celeste with 49.31% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dick Celeste, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Dale R. Reusch
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dick Celeste | 491,524 | 84.80 | |
Democratic | Dale R. Reusch | 88,134 | 15.20 | |
Total votes | 579,658 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Rhodes, incumbent Governor
- Charles Kurfess, State Representative
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Rhodes | 393,632 | 67.73 | |
Republican | Charles Kurfess | 187,544 | 32.27 | |
Total votes | 581,176 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Jim Rhodes, Republican
- Dick Celeste, Democratic
Other candidates
- Patricia Wright, Independent
- John O'Neill, Independent
- Allan Friedman, Independent
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Jim Rhodes | 1,402,167 | 49.31% | ||
Democratic | Dick Celeste | 1,354,631 | 47.64% | ||
Independent | Patricia Wright | 35,164 | 1.24% | ||
Independent | John O'Neill | 29,413 | 1.03% | ||
Independent | Allan Friedman | 21,951 | 0.77% | ||
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Republican hold | Swing |
References
- 1 2 "Democratic Primary: June 6, 1978". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- ↑ "Republican Primary: June 6, 1978". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
- ↑ "General Election Overview: November 7, 1978". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
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