The 1978 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the Ohio State Auditor. Primaries were held on June 6, 1978. Democratic incumbent Ohio State Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican Ohio State Senator Buz Lukens by ten percentage points.
Democratic primary Candidates Thomas E. Ferguson, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1975–1995) Campaign Ferguson won renomination unopposed. Results
Republican primary Candidates Buz Lukens, Ohio State Senator (1971–1987) Campaign Lukens won the Republican nomination without opposition. Results
General election Candidates Thomas E. Ferguson, incumbent Ohio State Auditor (1975–1995) (Democratic) Buz Lukens, Ohio State Senator (1971–1987) (Republican) Results
References