1950 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1950 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Don H. Ebright with 52.62% of the vote.

1950 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Frank Lausche Don H. Ebright
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,522,249 1,370,570
Percentage 52.62% 47.38%

County results
Lausche:      50–60%      60–70%
Ebright:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Frank Lausche
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank Lausche
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 2, 1950.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Lausche 366,397 82.11
Democratic Clarence H. Knisley 63,165 14.16
Democratic Joseph Torok Jr. 16,651 3.73
Total votes 446,213 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Don H. Ebright 338,390 62.65
Republican Jim Rhodes 157,346 29.13
Republican Edward J. Hummel 25,447 4.71
Republican George V. Woodling 18,947 3.51
Total votes 540,130 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Frank Lausche, Democratic
  • Don H. Ebright, Republican

Results

1950 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Lausche 1,522,249 52.62%
Republican Don H. Ebright 1,370,570 47.38%
Majority 221,261
Turnout 2,892,819
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "Democratic Primary: May 2, 1950". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  2. "Republican Primary: May 2, 1950". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  3. "General Election Overview: November 7, 1950". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
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