Strickland successfully ran for Governor of Ohio in 2006, when Governor Bob Taft was term-limited and could not run for re-election.
Strickland selected former Ohio Attorney General and 1998 Democratic nominee for governor Lee Fisher as his running mate.
He was sworn in as governor on January 8, 2007.

Strickland won the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, with 80 percent of the vote.

Strickland's endorsements included the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

In September 2006, a group called Republicans for Strickland publicly announced their support for Strickland at a press conference.

In the November general election, he was challenged by Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, Libertarian economist Bill Peirce and Green Bob Fitrakis.
He won the general election on November 7, 2006, capturing 60% of the vote.
Blackwell finished in second with 37% of the vote.
Strickland successfully ran for Governor of Ohio in 2006, when Governor Bob Taft was term-limited and could not run for re-election. Strickland selected former Ohio Attorney General and 1998 Democratic nominee for governor Lee Fisher as his running mate. He was sworn in as governor on January 8, 2007.
Strickland won the Democratic primary on May 2, 2006, with 80 percent of the vote.
Strickland's endorsements included the Fraternal Order of Police and the Ohio Federation of Teachers.
In September 2006, a group called Republicans for Strickland publicly announced their support for Strickland at a press conference.
In the November general election, he was challenged by Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, Libertarian economist Bill Peirce and Green Bob Fitrakis. He won the general election on November 7, 2006, capturing 60% of the vote. Blackwell finished in second with 37% of the vote.
Ted Strickland