The 1970 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Democratic nominee John J. Gilligan defeated Republican nominee Roger Cloud with 54.19% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 5, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John J. Gilligan, Democratic
- Roger Cloud, Republican
Other candidates
- Edward T. Lawton, American Independent
- Joseph Pirincin, Socialist Labor
Results
References