1990 Ohio Secretary of State election
November 6, 1990
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County results Taft: 50–60% 60–70% Brown: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1990 Ohio Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 1990, to elect the Ohio Secretary of State. Primaries were held on May 8, 1990. Republican former Ohio House Representative Bob Taft narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent Ohio Secretary of State Sherrod Brown.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Sherrod Brown, incumbent Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991)
Campaign
Brown won renomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sherrod Brown | 685,597 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 685,597 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bob Taft, former Ohio House Representative (1977–1981)
Campaign
Taft won the Republican nomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Taft | 580,446 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 580,446 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Bob Taft, former Ohio House Representative (1977–1981) (Republican)
- Sherrod Brown, incumbent Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991) (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Taft | 1,809,416 | 53.01% | +12.73% | |
| Democratic | Sherrod Brown (Incumbent) | 1,604,058 | 46.99% | −12.73% | |
| Total votes | 3,413,474 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Democratic Primary: May 8, 1990 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ "Republican Primary: May 8, 1990 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ "General Election: November 6, 1990 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved October 28, 2025.