1966 Ohio gubernatorial election

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

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. This election was the first time since 1942 that an incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio was re-elected.