1974 Ohio gubernatorial election

1974 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Jim Rhodes John J. Gilligan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,493,679 1,482,191
Percentage 48.62% 48.25%

County results
Rhodes:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Gilligan:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

John J. Gilligan
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jim Rhodes
Republican

The 1974 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Republican nominee Jim Rhodes narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent John J. Gilligan with 48.62% of the vote.