1966 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1966 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Frazier Reams Jr. with 62.18% of the vote.

1966 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Jim Rhodes Frazier Reams Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,795,277 1,092,054
Percentage 62.18% 37.82%
County results

Rhodes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Reams:      50–60%
Governor before election

Jim Rhodes
Republican

 Elected Governor

Jim Rhodes
Republican

Elections in Ohio

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 3, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frazier Reams Jr. 326,419 58.52
Democratic Harry H. McIlwain 231,406 41.48
Total votes 557,825 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Rhodes 577,827 88.73
Republican William L. White 73,428 11.28
Total votes 651,255 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Jim Rhodes, Republican
  • Frazier Reams Jr., Democratic

Results
1966 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Jim Rhodes 1,795,277 62.18%
Democratic Frazier Reams Jr. 1,092,054 37.82%
Majority 703,223
Turnout 2,887,331
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Democratic Primary - 1966". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  2. "Republican Primary - 1966". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  3. "1966 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
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