1978 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1978 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Jim Rhodes defeated Democratic nominee Dick Celeste with 49.31% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.

Candidates

 * Dick Celeste, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Dale R. Reusch

Candidates

 * Jim Rhodes, incumbent Governor
 * Charles Kurfess, State Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Jim Rhodes, Republican
 * Dick Celeste, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Patricia Wright, Independent
 * John O'Neill, Independent
 * Allan Friedman, Independent