The 1996 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 8, 1966, to elect the Ohio Attorney General. Republican incumbent Ohio Attorney General William B. Saxbe defeated his returning 1962 Democratic opponent, Representative Robert E. Sweeney, by ten percentage points.
Saxbe would not serve another full term as Ohio Attorney General as he would go on to resign in 1969 after winning election to the United States Senate.
Republican primary Candidates William B. Saxbe, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1963–1969) (1957–1959) Campaign The Republican primary was held on May 3, 1966. Saxbe won renomination unopposed. Results
Democratic primary Candidates Robert E. Sweeney, United States Representative (1965–1967) Mark McElroy, former Ohio Attorney General (1959–1963) Campaign The Democratic primary was held on May 3, 1966. Representative Robert E. Sweeney narrowly defeated former Ohio Attorney General Mark McElroy to win the Democratic nomination. Results
General election Candidates William B. Saxbe, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1963–1969) (1957–1959) (Republican) Robert E. Sweeney, United States Representative (1965–1967) (Democratic) Results
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