1994 Ohio gubernatorial election
The 1994 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio George Voinovich ran for a second term. 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 almost 72% of the vote., this was the last time Athens County voted for the Republican candidate.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Rob Burch, Ohio State Senator
- Peter Michael Schuller, philosophy professor and former congressional candidate