1994 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1994 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio George Voinovich ran for re-election to a second and final term as governor. Voinovich won his party's nomination uncontested and was opposed by State Senator Rob Burch, who won a competitive Democratic primary. Ultimately, Voinovich capitalized on his massive popularity with Ohio and won re-election in an overwhelming landslide, defeating Burch and winning over 70% of the vote. As of 2024, this was the last time Athens County voted for the Republican candidate.

1994 Ohio gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Voinovich Rob Burch
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,401,572 835,849
Percentage 71.8% 25.0%

Voinovich:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Burch:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

George Voinovich
Republican

Elected Governor

George Voinovich
Republican

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rob Burch 408,161 58.78
Democratic Peter Michael Schuller 286,276 41.22
Total votes 694,437 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George Voinovich (inc.) 750,781 100.00
Total votes 750,781 100.00

General election

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Results

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Ohio gubernatorial election, 1994[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George Voinovich (inc.) 2,401,572 71.77% +16.04%
Democratic Rob Burch 835,849 24.98% −19.29%
Independent Billy R. Inmon 108,745 3.25%
Write-ins 72 0.00%
Majority 1,565,723 46.79% +35.33%
Turnout 3,346,238
Republican hold Swing

References

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