1954 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1954 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Jim Rhodes with 54.10% of the vote. To date this is the last gubernatorial election where Van Wert County voted Democratic.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1954.

Candidates

 * Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Jim Rhodes, Ohio State Auditor

Candidates

 * Frank Lausche, Democratic
 * Jim Rhodes, Republican