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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.
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County results Rhodes: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Reams: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on May 3, 1966.[1]
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
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