1994 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1994 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio George Voinovich ran for re-election to a second and final term as governor. 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 over 70% of the vote. As of 2024, this was the last time Athens County voted for the Republican candidate.

1994 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 8, 1994

Nominee George Voinovich Rob Burch Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 2,401,572 835,849 Percentage 71.8% 25.0%

Voinovich:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Burch:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election George Voinovich Republican Elected Governor George Voinovich Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Rob Burch, Ohio State Senator
• Peter Michael Schuller, philosophy professor and former congressional candidate

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Rob Burch	408,161	58.78
	Democratic	Peter Michael Schuller	286,276	41.22
Total votes			694,437	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• George Voinovich, incumbent Governor of Ohio

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George Voinovich (inc.)	750,781	100.00
Total votes			750,781	100.00

General election

Results

Ohio gubernatorial election, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Voinovich (inc.)	2,401,572	71.77%	+16.04%
	Democratic	Rob Burch	835,849	24.98%	−19.29%
	Independent	Billy R. Inmon	108,745	3.25%
	Write-ins		72	0.00%
Majority			1,565,723	46.79%	+35.33%
Turnout			3,346,238
	Republican hold		Swing