1970 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * John J. Gilligan, former U.S. Representative
 * Robert E. Sweeney, former U.S. Representative
 * Mark McElroy, former Ohio Attorney General

Candidates

 * Roger Cloud, Ohio State Auditor
 * Donald "Buz" Lukens, U.S. Representative
 * Paul W. Brown, Ohio Attorney General
 * Albert Sealy

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John J. Gilligan, Democratic
 * Roger Cloud, Republican

Other candidates
 * Edward T. Lawton, American Independent
 * Joseph Pirincin, Socialist Labor