The 1948 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Frank Lausche defeated incumbent Republican Thomas J. Herbert in a rematch of the 1946 election with 53.67% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 4, 1948.

Democratic primary

Candidates Frank Lausche, former Governor Ray T. Miller, former Mayor of Cleveland Robert S. Cox Joseph Torok Jr.

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Thomas J. Herbert, incumbent Governor William L. White Albert Edward Payne

Results

General election

Candidates Frank Lausche, Democratic Thomas J. Herbert, Republican

Results

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