1948 Ohio gubernatorial election
The 1948 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Frank Lausche defeated incumbent Republican Thomas J. Herbert in a rematch of the 1946 election with 53.67% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1948.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank Lausche, former Governor
- Ray T. Miller, former Mayor of Cleveland
- Robert S. Cox
- Joseph Torok Jr.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Thomas J. Herbert, incumbent Governor
- William L. White
- Albert Edward Payne