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

Primary elections

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

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche	338,799	100.00
Total votes			338,799	100.00

Candidates

• Jim Rhodes, Ohio State Auditor

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.