The 1970 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Democratic nominee John J. Gilligan defeated Republican nominee Roger Cloud with 54.19% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 5, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John J. Gilligan, former U.S. Representative
- Robert E. Sweeney, former U.S. Representative
- Mark McElroy, former Ohio Attorney General
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Roger Cloud, Ohio State Auditor
- Donald "Buz" Lukens, U.S. Representative
- Paul W. Brown, Ohio Attorney General
- Albert Sealy
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John J. Gilligan, Democratic
- Roger Cloud, Republican
Other candidates
- Edward T. Lawton, American Independent
- Joseph Pirincin, Socialist Labor
Results
References
