1974 Ohio Attorney General election

The 1974 Ohio attorney general election was held on November 5, 1974, to elect the Ohio attorney general. Democratic incumbent William J. Brown defeated Republican challenger, Prosecuting Attorney of Franklin County George Curtis Smith, by a wide margin of nearly 20 percentage points. == Democratic primary == === Candidates === William J. Brown, incumbent Ohio attorney general (1971–1983) === Campaign === The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 1974. Brown won renomination unopposed. === Results === == Republican primary == === Candidates === Stan Aronoff, Ohio state senator (1967–1996) David Dudley Dowd Jr., prosecuting attorney of Stark County (1967–1975) George Curtis Smith, prosecuting attorney of Franklin County (1971–1980) === Campaign === The Republican primary was held on May 7, 1974. Smith very narrowly defeated Dowd and Aranoff to seize the Republican nomination, winning just 35.55% of the vote. === Results === == General election == === Candidates === William J. Brown, incumbent Ohio attorney general (1971–1983) (Democratic) George Curtis Smith, prosecuting attorney of Franklin County (1971–1980) (Republican) === Results === == References ==