1998 Ohio Attorney General election

1998 Ohio Attorney General election

November 3, 1998 (1998-11-03)
 
Nominee Betty Montgomery Richard Cordray
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,037,864 1,240,102
Percentage 62.17% 37.83%

County results
Montgomery:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cordray:      50–60%

Attorney General before election

Betty Montgomery
Republican

Elected Attorney General

Betty Montgomery
Republican

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.