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The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio were held on November 2, 2010. Ohio had eighteen seats in the United States House of Representatives, and all eighteen incumbent Representatives were seeking re-election in 2010. The elections were held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.
| United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010 [1] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats before | Seats after | +/– | ||
| Republican | 2,053,075 | 53.67% | 8 | 13 | +5 | ||
| Democratic | 1,611,112 | 42.12% | 10 | 5 | -5 | ||
| Libertarian | 101,549 | 2.65% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Constitution | 26,722 | 0.70% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Green | 2,000 | 0.01% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Independent | 30,816 | 0.81% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Totals | 3,825,274 | 100% | 18 | 18 | — | ||
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district: [2]
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 103,770 | 51.49% | 92,672 | 45.99% | 5,076 | 2.52% | 201,518 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| District 2 | 139,027 | 58.45% | 82,431 | 34.66% | 16,387 | 6.89% | 237,845 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 152,629 | 68.11% | 71,455 | 31.89% | 0 | 0.00% | 224,084 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 146,029 | 71.49% | 50,533 | 24.74% | 7,708 | 3.77% | 204,270 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 140,703 | 67.83% | 54,919 | 26.47% | 11,831 | 5.70% | 207,453 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 6 | 103,170 | 50.19% | 92,823 | 45.15% | 9,582 | 4.66% | 205,575 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| District 7 | 135,721 | 62.17% | 70,400 | 32.25% | 12,192 | 5.58% | 218,313 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 142,731 | 65.64% | 65,883 | 30.30% | 8,822 | 4.06% | 217,436 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 83,423 | 40.65% | 121,819 | 59.35% | 0 | 0.00% | 205,242 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 83,809 | 43.87% | 101,343 | 53.05% | 5,874 | 3.08% | 191,026 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 11 | 28,754 | 17.07% | 139,693 | 82.93% | 0 | 0.00% | 168,447 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 150,163 | 55.78% | 110,307 | 40.98% | 8,710 | 3.24% | 269,180 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 13 | 94,367 | 44.27% | 118,806 | 55.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 213,173 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 14 | 149,878 | 64.92% | 72,604 | 31.45% | 8,383 | 3.63% | 230,865 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
| District 15 | 119,471 | 54.16% | 91,077 | 41.29% | 10,048 | 4.55% | 220,596 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| District 16 | 114,652 | 52.08% | 90,833 | 41.26% | 14,652 | 6.66% | 220,137 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| District 17 | 57,352 | 30.08% | 102,758 | 53.89% | 30,556 | 16.03% | 190,666 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
| District 18 | 107,426 | 53.86% | 80,756 | 40.49% | 11,266 | 5.65% | 199,448 | 100.00% | Republican gain |
| Total | 2,053,075 | 53.67% | 1,611,112 | 42.12% | 161,087 | 4.21% | 3,825,274 | 100.00% | |
Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus represented the district since 2009. He faced Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns (PVS) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS). [3] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Steve Driehaus (D) | Steve Chabot (R) | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Action Forum [4] | August 16–21, 2010 | 400 | ± 4.90% | 45% | 47% | 8% |
| The Polling Company [5] | July 30-August 2, 2010 | 301 | ± 5.65% | 41% | 51% | 7% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Chabot | 103,770 | 51.5% | ||
| Democratic | Steven Driehaus (incumbent) | 92,672 | 46.0% | ||
| Libertarian | Jim A. Berns | 3,076 | 1.5% | ||
| Green | Richard L. Stevenson | 2,000 | 1.0% | ||
| Total votes | 201,518 | 100% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt had represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive (PVS), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Schmidt (incumbent) | 139,027 | 58.45% | ||
| Democratic | Surya Yalamanchili | 82,431 | 34.66% | ||
| Libertarian | Marc Johnston | 16,259 | 6.84% | ||
| Independent | Randy Conover | 128 | 0.05% | ||
| Total votes | 237,845 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Republican incumbent Mike Turner had represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS) in the general election. [7] [8] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Turner (incumbent) | 152,629 | 68.11% | ||
| Democratic | Joe Roberts | 71,455 | 31.89% | ||
| Total votes | 224,084 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Republican incumbent Jim Jordan had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.
FEC, as of June 30, 2010: [9]
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jordan (R) | $580,530 | $361,192 | $793,203 | $0 |
| Doug Litt (D) | $5,885 | $2,203 | $3,675 | $0 |
| Donald Kissick (L) | Unreported | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Jordan (incumbent) | 146,029 | 71.49% | ||
| Democratic | Doug Litt | 50,553 | 24.74% | ||
| Libertarian | Donald Kissick | 7,708 | 3.77% | ||
| Total votes | 204,270 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Republican incumbent Bob Latta had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner (PVS) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith (PVS) in the general election. [10] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Latta (incumbent) | 140,703 | 67.82% | ||
| Democratic | Caleb Finkenbiner | 54,919 | 26.47% | ||
| Libertarian | Brian Smith | 11,831 | 5.70% | ||
| Total votes | 207,453 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (PVS) in the general election. [11] [12] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Johnson | 103,170 | 50.19% | ||
| Democratic | Charlie Wilson (incumbent) | 92,823 | 45.15% | ||
| Constitution | Richard Cadle | 5,077 | 2.47% | ||
| Libertarian | Martin Elsass | 4,505 | 2.19% | ||
| Total votes | 205,575 | 100% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site Archived 2010-09-10 at the Wayback Machine , PVS), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS) in the general election. [13] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Austria (incumbent) | 135,721 | 62.17% | ||
| Democratic | Bill Conner | 70,400 | 32.25% | ||
| Libertarian | John Anderson | 9,381 | 4.30% | ||
| Constitution | David Easton | 2,811 | 1.29% | ||
| Total votes | 218,313 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who had represented this district since 1991, ran for reelection. He ran against Democratic nominee and West Point Army veteran Justin Coussoule, Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS) in the general election. [14] [15]
Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes (84%), winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters. [16] [17] [18] [19]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Boehner (incumbent) | 142,731 | 65.64% | ||
| Democratic | Justin Coussoule | 65,883 | 30.30% | ||
| Libertarian | David Harlow | 5,121 | 2.36% | ||
| Constitution | James Condit Jr. | 3,701 | 1.70% | ||
| Total votes | 217,436 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who had represented this district since 1983, was running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott. [20] Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons. [21] Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10. [22] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10 [23]
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Iott (R) | $876,968 | $606,603 | $324,091 | $823,100 |
| Marcy Kaptur (D) | $313,131 | $223,776 | $1,044,932 | $0 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marcy Kaptur (incumbent) | 121,819 | 59.35% | ||
| Republican | Rich Iott | 83,423 | 40.65% | ||
| Total votes | 205,242 | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich had represented this district since 1997. He faced Republican Peter J. Corrigan (PVS) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins (PVS)in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 59% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dennis Kucinich (incumbent) | 101,340 | 53.05% | ||
| Republican | Peter J. Corrigan | 83,807 | 43.87% | ||
| Libertarian | Jeff Goggins | 5,874 | 3.08% | ||
| Total votes | 191,026 | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marcia Fudge (incumbent) | 139,684 | 82.93% | ||
| Republican | Thomas Pekarek | 28,752 | 17.07% | ||
| Total votes | 168,447 | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi had represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks [24] (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Tiberi (incumbent) | 150,163 | 55.79% | ||
| Democratic | Paula Brooks | 110,307 | 40.98% | ||
| Libertarian | Travis Irvine | 8,710 | 3.24% | ||
| Total votes | 269,180 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton had represented this district since 2007. She defeated Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the 2010 general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Betty Sutton (incumbent) | 118,806 | 55.73% | ||
| Republican | Tom Ganley | 94,367 | 44.27% | ||
| Total votes | 213,173 | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette had represented this district since 1995. He faced Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge William O'Neill in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic (PVS). [25] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven LaTourette (incumbent) | 149,878 | 64.92% | ||
| Democratic | William O'Neill | 72,604 | 31.45% | ||
| Libertarian | John Jelenic | 8,383 | 3.63% | ||
| Total votes | 230,865 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy faced four challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer (PVS), independent perennial candidate Bill Buckel and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008. Kilroy was defeated in 2010.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Stivers | 119,741 | 54.16% | ||
| Democratic | Mary Jo Kilroy (incumbent) | 91,077 | 41.29% | ||
| Libertarian | William Kammerer | 6,116 | 2.77% | ||
| Constitution | David Ryon | 3,887 | 1.76% | ||
| Independent | Bill Buckel | 45 | 0.02% | ||
| Total votes | 220,596 | 100% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
Democratic incumbent John Boccieri had represented this district since 2009. He was challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote. Boccieri was defeated in 2010.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Renacci | 144,652 | 52.08% | ||
| Democratic | John Boccieri (incumbent) | 90,833 | 41.26% | ||
| Libertarian | Jeffrey Blevins | 14,585 | 6.63% | ||
| Independent | Robert Ross | 67 | 0.03% | ||
| Total votes | 220,137 | 100% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan had represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham (campaign site Archived 2010-08-27 at the Wayback Machine , PVS) and Independent James Traficant, [26] [27] a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded. [28] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Ryan (incumbent) | 102,758 | 53.89% | ||
| Republican | Jim Graham | 57,352 | 30.08% | ||
| Independent | Jim Traficant | 30,556 | 16.03% | ||
| Total votes | 190,666 | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Democratic incumbent Zack Space had represented this district since 2007. He was challenged by Republican nominee State Senator Bob Gibbs and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Gibbs | 107,426 | 53.86% | ||
| Democratic | Zack Space (incumbent) | 80,756 | 40.49% | ||
| Constitution | Lindsey Sutton | 11,244 | 5.64% | ||
| Independent | Mark Pitrone | 20 | 0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 199,448 | 100% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
Ref: Official candidate list from the Ohio Secretary of State
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