2014 Ohio Secretary of State election

none February 2026 February 2026 2014 11 04 2014 Ohio Secretary of State election Ohio presidential no 2010 Ohio elections#Secretary of State 2010 2018 Ohio Secretary of State election 2018 7,748,201 40.65% Jon Husted 2016-05-12 (cropped).jpg 1,811,020 Republican Party (United States) 59.83% Nina Turner in 2016.jpg Democratic Party (United States) Jon Husted Nina Turner 1,074,475 35.50% 210px County results 210px Precinct results Husted: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100% Turner: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90–100% Secretary of State Jon Husted Republican Party (United States) Jon Husted Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Ohio Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Ohio Secretary of State, concurrently with elections to the U.S. House of Representatives, governor, and other state and local elections. Primary elections were held on May 6, 2014.December 12, 2013 Notice of Primary Election – May 6, 2014 https://allen.boe.ohio.gov/2013/12/12/notice-of-primary-election-may-6-2014/ October 21, 2025 Allen County Board of Elections Incumbent Republican secretary Jon Husted ran for re-election to a second term in office.Kopan Tal February 12, 2014 The state races ignored — until now https://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/secretary-of-state-elections-2014-103425 October 21, 2025 POLITICO He defeated Democratic state senator Nina Turner in the general election.November 4, 2014 GOP's Husted Re-Elected As Ohio Secretary Of State https://www.wosu.org/news/2014-11-04/gops-husted-re-elected-as-ohio-secretary-of-state October 21, 2025 WOSU Voter fraud, redistricting, and early voting were key issues during the campaign.Castele Nick September 24, 2014 Conversations with the Candidates: Secretary of State Jon Husted and Nina Turner https://www.ideastream.org/2014-09-24/conversations-with-the-candidates-secretary-of-state-jon-husted-and-nina-turner October 21, 2025 Ideastream Public MediaBrand Anna August 13, 2014 30 in 30: Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Nina Turner https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/30-30-women-candidates-watch-2014-nina-turner-msna389706 October 21, 2025 MSNBC Turner conceded the race early on November 5.Farkas Karen November 5, 2014 Nina Turner's campaign for secretary of state has ended, but she said her fight will continue https://www.cleveland.com/open/2014/11/nina_turner_and_her_supporters.html limited October 21, 2025 Cleveland.com Democratic Ohio Sen. Nina Turner announced she will not be the next secretary of state, but that is about all she conceded. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jon Husted, incumbent secretary of state (2011-present), state senator from the 6th district (2009-2011), and state representative from the 41st district (2001-2009)Pelzer Jeremy November 5, 2014 AP: Jon Husted wins Ohio Secretary of State race https://www.cleveland.com/open/2014/11/ap_jon_husted_wins_ohio_secret.html October 21, 2025 Cleveland.com Results Republican primary resultsPrimary Election: May 6, 2014 https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2014-elections-results/ October 22, 2025 Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 505,612 100.0% 505,612 100.0% Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Nina Turner, state senator from the 25th district (2008-present) and Cleveland City Council member from Ward 1 (2006-2008)Troy Tom July 1, 2013 State Sen. Nina Turner from Cleveland to run for Ohio secretary of state https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2013/07/01/State-Sen-Nina-Turner-from-Cleveland-to-run-for-Ohio-secretary-of-state/stories/20130701181 October 21, 2025 The Blade Results Democratic primary results Nina Turner Democratic Party (United States) 374,834 100.0% 374,834 100.0% Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Kevin Knedler, chairman of the Libertarian Party of OhioAugust 31, 2014 Public support of political conventions a free speech issue: Kevin Knedler, Libertarian Party of Ohio https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2014/08/public_support_of_political_co.html October 22, 2025 Cleveland.com Results Libertarian primary results Kevin Knedler Libertarian Party (United States) 774 100.0% 774 100.0% General election Post-primary endorsements Jon Husted (R) 45em Newspapers and other media The Cincinnati EnquirerOctober 17, 2014 Endorsement: Jon Husted for secretary of state https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/10/17/husted-secretary-endorsement/17457109/ limited October 21, 2025 The Cincinnati Enquirer Husted, a rising star in the state Republican Party, has earned another term as Ohio secretary of state. Nina Turner (D) 45em U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, President of the United States (1993-2001), former Governor of Arkansas (1983-1992, 1979-1981), and former Attorney General of Arkansas (1977-1979)September 19, 2014 Bill Clinton backs Nina Turner for secretary of state https://www.the-review.com/story/news/2014/09/19/bill-clinton-backs-nina-turner/19268685007/ October 21, 2025 The Alliance Review U.S. governors Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee (2005-2009), Governor of Vermont (1991-2003), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (1987-1991), and state representative from Chittenden 7-4 (1983-1987) Labor unions United Steelworkers District 1Blatt Donald July 2, 2014 USW District 1 Endorses Nina Turner for Ohio Secretary of State https://usw.org/press-release/usw-district-1-endorses-nina-turner-for-ohio-secretary-of-state/ October 21, 2025 United Steelworkers Newspapers and other media Cincinnati CityBeatOctober 29, 2014 CityBeat: Nina Turner for Ohio Secretary of State https://www.citybeat.com/news/citybeat-nina-turner-for-ohio-secretary-of-state-12215477/ October 21, 2025 CityBeat Northeast Ohio Media GroupOctober 14, 2014 Nina Turner for Ohio secretary of state: endorsement editorial https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2014/10/nina_turner_for_ohio_secretary.html October 21, 2025 Cleveland.com The Plain Dealer Organizations Democracy for AmericaJune 12, 2014 Howard Dean endorses Nina Turner https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/howard-dean-endorses-nina-turner/95-241982272 October 21, 2025 WKYC Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JonHusted (R) NinaTurner (D) KevinKnedler (L) UndecidedThe Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch October 22–31, 2014 1,009 ± 3.3% 58% 37% — 5%The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch September 3–12, 2014 1,185 ± 2.7% 49% 35% 4% 12%Buckeye PollBuckeye Poll August 31, 2014 600 ± 4% 30% 25% — 45% Public Policy PollingPublic Policy PollingPoll commissioned by the Ohio Democratic Party. August 8–9, 2014 801 LV ± 3.5% 46% 43% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 9–10, 2014 889 RV ± 3.3% 45% 42% — 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2013 551 RV ± 4.2% 37% 36% — 28% Results 2014 Ohio Secretary of State electionGeneral Election: November 4, 2014 https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/election-results-and-data/2014-elections-results/ October 21, 2025 Ohio Secretary of State November 29, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201129184843/https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/election-results-and-data/2014-elections-results/ dead Jon Husted (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,811,020 59.83% Nina Turner Democratic Party (United States) 1,074,475 35.50% Kevin Knedler Libertarian Party (United States) 141,292 4.67% 3,026,787 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References Secretary of State Ohio Category:November 2014 in the United States Category:Ohio Secretary of State elections