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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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 3, 1966.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frazier Reams Jr., State Senator
- Harry H. McIlwain, attorney
Results
| 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 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Rhodes, incumbent Governor
- William L. White
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes (incumbent) | 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Rhodes (incumbent) | 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
- ^ a b "Democratic Primary - 1966". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ "Republican Primary - 1966". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ "1966 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved January 18, 2019.