1954 Ohio gubernatorial election|
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 County results
Lausche: 50–60% 60–70%
Rhodes: 50–60% 60–70% |
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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. To date this is the last gubernatorial election where Van Wert County voted Democratic.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary
Results
Democratic primary results[1]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Frank Lausche (incumbent) |
338,799 |
100.00 |
| Total votes |
338,799 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Jim Rhodes |
400,294 |
100.00 |
| Total votes |
400,294 |
100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Frank Lausche, Democratic
- Jim Rhodes, Republican
