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

Primary elections

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

Candidates

• Frazier Reams Jr., State Senator
• Harry H. McIlwain, attorney

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

Candidates

• Jim Rhodes, incumbent Governor
• William L. White

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.