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 within Ohio and won re-election in an overwhelming landslide, defeating Burch and winning almost 72% of the vote. As of 2024, this was the last time Athens County voted for the Republican candidate.
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