The 1946 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee

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defeated Democratic incumbent Frank Lausche with 50.64% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on May 7, 1946.

Democratic primary

Candidates

* Frank Lausche, incumbent

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*Joseph Torok Jr.

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, former

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*Albert Edward Payne

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Thomas J. Herbert, Republican *Frank Lausche, Democratic Other candidates *Arla A. Albaugh, Socialist Labor

Results

References

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November 1946 events in the United States