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1954 Ohio gubernatorial election 
Summary
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. As of 2021, this is the last gubernatorial election where Van Wert County voted Democratic.
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 County results Lausche: 50–60% 60–70% Rhodes: 50-60% 60-70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Lausche (incumbent) | 338,799 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 338,799 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes | 400,294 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 400,294 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Frank Lausche, Democratic
- Jim Rhodes, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Lausche (incumbent) | 1,405,262 | 54.10% | ||
| Republican | Jim Rhodes | 1,192,528 | 45.91% | ||
| Majority | 212,734 | ||||
| Turnout | 2,597,790 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||