The 1982 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1982, to elect the Ohio State Auditor. Primaries were held on June 8, 1982. Democratic incumbent Ohio State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican Cuyahoga County Commissioner Vincent C. Campanella by four percentage points.
Democratic primary Candidates Thomas E. Ferguson, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1975–1995) Dennis E. Thompson (Write-in) Campaign Ferguson faced only token opposition, easily defeating write-in candidate Dennis E. Thompson to win renomination. Results
Republican primary Candidates Vincent C. Campanella, Cuyahoga County Commissioner (1981–1985) Campaign Campanella won the Republican nomination unopposed. Results
General election Candidates Thomas E. Ferguson, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1975–1995) (Democratic) Vincent C. Campanella, Cuyahoga County Commissioner (1981–1985) (Republican) Results
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