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 County results Montgomery: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Cordray: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1998 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1998, to elect theOhio Attorney General. Republican incumbent Ohio Attorney GeneralBetty Montgomery defeated Democratic challengerSolicitor General of OhioRichard Cordray in a landslide, securing 62.17% of the vote.
The Republican primary was held on May 3, 1998. Montgomery won renomination without opposition.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 650,176 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 650,176 | 100.00% | ||
The Democratic primary was held on May 3, 1998. Cordray won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Cordray | 596,239 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 596,239 | 100.00% | ||
| 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% | |||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
