1954 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1954 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Jim Rhodes with 54.10% of the vote.

1954 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Frank Lausche Jim Rhodes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,405,262 1,192,528
Percentage 54.10% 45.91%
County results
Lausche:      50–60%      60–70%
Rhodes:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Frank Lausche
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Frank Lausche
Democratic

Elections in Ohio

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Lausche 338,799 100.00
Total votes 338,799 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Rhodes 400,294 100.00
Total votes 400,294 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Frank Lausche, Democratic
  • Jim Rhodes, Republican

Results
1954 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Frank Lausche 1,405,262 54.10%
Republican Jim Rhodes 1,192,528 45.91%
Majority 212,734
Turnout 2,597,790
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Democratic Primary: May 4, 1954". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  2. "Republican Primary: May 4, 1954". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  3. "General Election Overview: November 2, 1954". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
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