1962 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1962 Ohio gubernatorial election
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  1958 November 6, 1962 1966  
  James Allen Rhodes 002.jpg Governor DiSalle.png
Nominee Jim Rhodes Michael DiSalle
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote1,836,4321,280,521
Percentage58.92%41.08%

1962 Ohio gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results

Rhodes:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

DiSalle:     50–60%

Governor before election

Michael DiSalle
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jim Rhodes
Republican

The 1962 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic incumbent Michael DiSalle with 58.92% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1962. [1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Michael DiSalle (incumbent) 331,463 50.34
Democratic Mark McElroy 299,20745.44
Democratic Alexander G. Metrakos27,7404.21
Total votes658,410 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jim Rhodes 520,868 89.68
Republican William L. White59,91610.32
Total votes580,784 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1962 Ohio gubernatorial election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jim Rhodes 1,836,432 58.92%
Democratic Michael DiSalle (incumbent)1,280,52141.08%
Majority555,911
Turnout 3,116,953
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. 1 2 "1962 Democratic Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  2. "1962 Republican Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  3. "1962 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved February 15, 2019.