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

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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

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Michael DiSalle, incumbent Governor
• Mark McElroy, Ohio Attorney General
• Alexander G. Metrakos

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael DiSalle (incumbent)	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

• Jim Rhodes, Ohio State Auditor
• William L. White

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 (incumbent)	1,280,521	41.08%
Majority			555,911
Turnout			3,116,953
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing