1998 Ohio Attorney General election
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The 1998 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1998, to elect the Ohio Attorney General. Republican incumbent Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery defeated Democratic challenger Solicitor General of Ohio Richard Cordray in a landslide, securing 62.17% of the vote.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Betty Montgomery, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1995–2003)
Campaign
[edit]The Republican primary was held on May 3, 1998. Montgomery won renomination without opposition.
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 650,176 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 650,176 | 100.00% |
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Richard Cordray, Solicitor General of Ohio (1993–1995)
Campaign
[edit]The Democratic primary was held on May 3, 1998. Cordray won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Cordray | 596,239 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 596,239 | 100.00% |
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Betty Montgomery, incumbent Ohio Attorney General (1995–2003) (Republican)
- Richard Cordray, Solicitor General of Ohio (1993–1995) (Democratic)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 2,037,864 | 62.17% | +10.81% | |
| Democratic | Richard Cordray | 1,240,102 | 37.83% | −10.8% | |
| Total votes | 3,277,966 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing |
References
[edit]- ^ "Republican Overview: May 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Democratic Overview: May 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Attorney General and State Auditor: November 3, 1998 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2025.