1978 Ohio gubernatorial election

1978 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1974 November 7, 1978 1982 →
 
Nominee Jim Rhodes Dick Celeste
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate George Voinovich Michael J. Dorrian
Popular vote 1,402,167 1,354,631
Percentage 49.31% 47.64%

County results

Rhodes:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Celeste:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Jim Rhodes
Republican

Elected Governor

Jim Rhodes
Republican

The 1978 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Dick Celeste with 49.31% of the vote.