Biggest governor landslides in Ohio
The biggest landslide in a Ohio governor’s race was in 1826, a margin of 78.7 points. Allen Trimble beat Alexander Campbell, 71,475 to 4,765. Next widest are 1818 (57.8 points) and 1816 (53.9 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Ohio has held, special elections included, see the Ohio governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Ohio governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Ohio gubernatorial general election came in 1826, 78.7 points. Allen Trimble beat Alexander Campbell, 71,475 to 4,765. Next are 1818 (57.8 points) and 1816 (53.9 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Ohio governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1826 | Allen Trimble R def. Alexander Campbell D | 71,475 – 4,765 | +78.7 points |
| 2 | 1818 | Ethan Allen Brown D def. James Dunlap D | 30,194 – 8,075 | +57.8 points |
| 3 | 1816 | Thomas Worthington D def. James Dunlap D | 22,931 – 6,295 | +53.9 points |
| 4 | 1820 | Ethan Allen Brown D def. Jeremiah Morrow D | 34,836 – 9,426 | +52.0 points |
| 5 | 1814 | Thomas Worthington D def. Othniel Looker D | 17,579 – 6,171 | +47.9 points |
| 6 | 1994 | George Voinovich R def. Rob Burch D | 2,401,572 – 835,849 | +46.8 points |
| 7 | 2014 | John Kasich R def. Ed FitzGerald D | 1,944,848 – 1,009,359 | +30.6 points |
| 8 | 2022 | Mike DeWine R def. Nan Whaley D | 2,580,424 – 1,545,489 | +25.0 points |
| 9 | 1966 | Jim Rhodes R def. Frazier Reams Jr. D | 1,795,277 – 1,092,054 | +24.4 points |
| 10 | 2006 | Ted Strickland D def. Ken Blackwell R | 2,435,505 – 1,474,331 | +23.9 points |
| 11 | 1853 | William Medill D def. Nelson Barrere W | 147,663 – 85,857 | +21.8 points |
| 12 | 1986 | Dick Celeste D def. Jim Rhodes R | 1,858,372 – 1,207,264 | +21.2 points |
| 13 | 1863 | John Brough N def. Clement Vallandigham D | 288,856 – 187,728 | +21.2 points |
| 14 | 1942 | John W. Bricker R def. John McSweeney D | 1,086,937 – 709,599 | +21.0 points |
| 15 | 1982 | Dick Celeste D def. Bud Brown R | 1,981,882 – 1,303,962 | +20.2 points |
| 16 | 1812 | Return J. Meigs Jr. D def. Thomas Scott F | 11,859 – 7,903 | +20.0 points |
| 17 | 2002 | Bob Taft R def. Tim Hagan D | 1,865,007 – 1,236,924 | +19.4 points |
| 18 | 1962 | Jim Rhodes R def. Michael DiSalle D | 1,836,432 – 1,280,521 | +17.8 points |
| 19 | 1912 | James M. Cox D def. Robert B. Brown R | 439,323 – 272,500 | +16.1 points |
| 20 | 1861 | David Tod N def. Hugh J. Jewett D | 206,997 – 151,794 | +15.4 points |
| 21 | 1958 | Michael DiSalle D def. C. William O'Neill R | 1,869,260 – 1,414,874 | +13.8 points |
| 22 | 1903 | Myron T. Herrick R def. Tom L. Johnson D | 475,560 – 361,748 | +13.1 points |
| 23 | 1810 | Return J. Meigs Jr. D def. Thomas Worthington D | 9,924 – 7,731 | +12.4 points |
| 24 | 1956 | C. William O'Neill R def. Michael DiSalle D | 1,984,988 – 1,557,103 | +12.1 points |
| 25 | 1952 | Frank Lausche D def. Charles P. Taft II R | 2,015,110 – 1,590,058 | +11.8 points |