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.
Democratic primary
Candidates John J. Gilligan, former U.S. Representative Robert E. Sweeney, former U.S. Representative Mark McElroy, former Ohio Attorney General
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Roger Cloud, Ohio State Auditor Donald "Buz" Lukens, U.S. Representative Paul W. Brown, Ohio Attorney General Albert Sealy
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates John J. Gilligan, Democratic Roger Cloud, Republican
Other candidates Edward T. Lawton, American Independent Joseph Pirincin, Socialist Labor
Results
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