The 1986 Ohio secretary of state election was held on November 4, 1986, to elect the Ohio secretary of state. Democratic incumbent Ohio secretary of state Sherrod Brown easily won re-election in a landslide, defeating Republican challenger Cuyahoga County commissioner Vincent Campanella by nearly 20 percentage points.
Democratic primary Candidates Sherrod Brown, incumbent Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991) Campaign The Democratic primary was held on May 6, 1986. Sherrod Brown won renomination without opposition. Results
Republican primary Candidates Vincent C. Campanella, Cuyahoga County Commissioner (1981–1985) Campaign The Republican primary was held on May 6, 1986. Vincent C. Campanella won the Republican nomination unopposed. Results
General election Candidates Sherrod Brown, incumbent Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991) (Democratic) Vincent C. Campanella, Cuyahoga County Commissioner (1981–1985) (Republican) Results
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