| Election Name: | 1970 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Ohio |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1966 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1966 |
| Next Election: | 1974 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1974 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1970 |
| Image1: | File:John J. Gilligan 89th Congress 1965.jpg |
| Nominee1: | John J. Gilligan |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 1,725,560 |
| Percentage1: | 54.19% |
| Nominee2: | Roger Cloud |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 1,382,659 |
| Percentage2: | 43.42% |
| Map Size: | 210px |
| Governor | |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John J. Gilligan |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1970 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Democratic nominee John J. Gilligan defeated Republican nominee Roger Cloud with 54.19% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on May 5, 1970.[1]
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