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.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 2, 1950.

Candidates

 * Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor
 * Clarence H. Knisley, former Ohio State Treasurer
 * Joseph Torok Jr.

Candidates

 * Don H. Ebright, Ohio State Treasurer
 * Jim Rhodes, Mayor of Columbus
 * Edward J. Hummel, former Ohio Secretary of State
 * George V. Woodling

Candidates

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