1962 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

1962 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Jim Rhodes Michael DiSalle
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,836,432 1,280,521
Percentage 58.92% 41.08%
County results

Rhodes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

DiSalle:      50–60%
Governor before election

Michael DiSalle
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Jim Rhodes
Republican

Elections in Ohio

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael DiSalle 331,463 50.34
Democratic Mark McElroy 299,207 45.44
Democratic Alexander G. Metrakos 27,740 4.21
Total votes 658,410 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Rhodes 520,868 89.68
Republican William L. White 59,916 10.32
Total votes 580,784 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Jim Rhodes, Republican
  • Michael DiSalle, Democratic

Results
1962 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Jim Rhodes 1,836,432 58.92%
Democratic Michael DiSalle 1,280,521 41.08%
Majority 555,911
Turnout 3,116,953
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "1962 Democratic Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  2. "1962 Republican Primary". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  3. "1962 General Election Overview". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
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