1974 Ohio State Treasurer election
November 5, 1974
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County results Donahey: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Harris: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1974 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 5, 1974, to elect the Ohio State Treasurer. Primaries were held on May 7, 1974. Democratic incumbent Ohio State Treasurer Gertrude Walton Donahey won re-election in a landslide, defeating Republican Richard H. Harris with 63.16% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Gertrude Walton Donahey, incumbent Ohio State Treasurer (1971–1983)
Campaign
Donahey won renomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gertrude Walton Donahey | 677,349 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 677,349 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Richard H. Harris
Campaign
Harris won the Republican nomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard H. Harris | 453,116 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 453,116 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Gertrude Walton Donahey, incumbent Ohio State Treasurer (1971–1983) (Democratic)
- Richard H. Harris (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gertrude Walton Donahey | 1,758,559 | 63.16% | +7.56 | |
| Republican | Richard H. Harris | 1,025,697 | 36.84% | −7.56 | |
| Total votes | 2,784,256 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Democratic Primary: May 7, 1974 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ "Republican Primary: May 7, 1974 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ "General Election: November 5, 1974 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 8, 2025.