1994 Ohio Attorney General election
November 8, 1994
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The 1994 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 8, 1994, to elect the Ohio Attorney General. Republican Ohio State Senator Betty Montgomery narrowly defeated incumbent Democratic Ohio Attorney General Lee Fisher. With her victory, Betty Montgomery became the first woman to serve as Ohio Attorney General.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lee Fisher, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1991–1995)
Campaign
The Democratic primary was held on May 3, 1994. Fisher won renomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lee Fisher | 739,724 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 739,724 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Betty Montgomery, Ohio State Senator (1989–1995)
Campaign
The Republican primary was held on May 3, 1994. Montgomery won the Republican nomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 620,624 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 620,624 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Betty Montgomery, Ohio State Senator (1989–1995)
- Lee Fisher, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1991–1995)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 1,716,451 | 51.36% | +1.38% | |
| Democratic | Lee Fisher | 1,625,247 | 48.63% | −1.39% | |
| Write-in | Guy Templeton Black | 123 | 0.00% | ||
| Total votes | 3,341,821 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Democratic Primary: May 3, 1994 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Primary: May 3, 1994 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.
- ^ "General Election: November 8, 1994 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.