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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on March 15.
The table shows the number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost, by each political party in the 2016 elections for the United States House of Representatives in Ohio.
Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | ||||
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Republican | 16 | 2,996,017 | 57.41 | 12 | 75.00 | ||
Democratic | 16 | 2,154,523 | 41.29 | 4 | 25.00 | ||
Independent | 2 | 32,584 | 0.62 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
Green | 3 | 27,524 | 0.53 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
Write-in | 6 | 7,707 | 0.15 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
Total | 43 | 5,218,355 | 100.0 | 16 | 100.0 |
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:
District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 210,014 | 59.19% | 144,644 | 40.77% | 0 | 0.00% | 354,788 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 2 | 221,193 | 65.00% | 111,694 | 32.82% | 130 | 0.04% | 340,279 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 91,560 | 31.43% | 199,791 | 68.57% | 7,392 | 2.17% | 291,351 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 4 | 210,227 | 67.99% | 98,981 | 32.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 309,208 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 244,599 | 70.90% | 100,392 | 29.10% | 0 | 0.00% | 344,991 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 6 | 213,975 | 70.68% | 88,780 | 29.32% | 0 | 0.00% | 302,755 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 198,221 | 64.03% | 89,638 | 28.96% | 21,694 | 7.01% | 309,553 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 8 | 223,833 | 68.76% | 87,794 | 26.97% | 13,879 | 4.26% | 325,506 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 88,427 | 31.31% | 193,966 | 68.69% | 5 | 0.00% | 282,398 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 10 | 215,724 | 64.09% | 109,981 | 32.67% | 10,897 | 3.24% | 336,602 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 11 | 59,769 | 19.75% | 242,917 | 80.25% | 0 | 0.00% | 302,686 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 12 | 251,266 | 66.55% | 112,638 | 29.84% | 13,630 | 3.61% | 377,534 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 13 | 99,377 | 32.26% | 208,610 | 67.73% | 17 | 0.01% | 308,004 | 100.00% | Democratic hold |
District 14 | 219,191 | 62.58% | 130,907 | 37.37% | 171 | 0.05% | 350,269 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 15 | 222,847 | 66.16% | 113,960 | 33.84% | 0 | 0.00% | 336,807 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
District 16 | 225,794 | 65.33% | 119,830 | 34.67% | 0 | 0.00% | 345,624 | 100.00% | Republican hold |
Total | 2,996,017 | 57.41% | 2,154,523 | 41.29% | 67,815 | 1.30% | 5,218,355 | 100.00% |
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The 1st district is based in Cincinnati, stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders with Kentucky and Indiana. It had been held by Republican Steve Chabot since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Chabot (incumbent) | 101,026 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 101,026 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michele Young | 39,535 | 68.0 | |
Democratic | Fred Kundrata | 11,944 | 20.5 | |
Democratic | Jim Berns | 6,693 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 58,172 | 100.0 |
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Chabot (incumbent) | 210,014 | 59.2 | |
Democratic | Michele Young | 144,644 | 40.8 | |
Independent | Sholom D. Keller (write-in) | 114 | 0.0 | |
Independent | Kiumars G. Kiani (Write-in) | 16 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 354,788 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Wenstrup: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2nd district takes eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Norwood and Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River. It had been held by Republican Brad Wenstrup since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brad Wenstrup (incumbent) | 101,765 | 84.9 | |
Republican | Jim Lewis | 18,136 | 15.1 | |
Total votes | 119,901 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | William R. Smith | 19,422 | 41.7 | |
Democratic | Ronny Richards | 13,976 | 30.0 | |
Democratic | Russ Hurley | 13,154 | 28.3 | |
Total votes | 46,552 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brad Wenstrup (incumbent) | 221,193 | 65.0 | |
Democratic | William R. Smith | 111,694 | 32.8 | |
Independent | Janet Everhard (write-in) | 7,392 | 2.2 | |
Total votes | 340,279 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Precinct results Beatty: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Adams: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 3rd district, located entirely within the borders of Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg. It had been held by Democrat Joyce Beatty since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joyce Beatty (incumbent) | 79,893 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 79,893 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Adams | 36,851 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 36,851 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joyce Beatty (incumbent) | 199,791 | 68.6 | |
Republican | John Adams | 91,560 | 31.4 | |
Total votes | 291,351 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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Jordan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Garrett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Oberlin. It has been held by Republican Jim Jordan since 2007.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Jordan (incumbent) | 109,743 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 109,743 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Janet Garrett | 29,679 | 66.7 | |
Democratic | Daniel Johnson | 11,314 | 25.5 | |
Democratic | Norbert G. Dennerll, Jr. | 3,480 | 7.8 | |
Total votes | 44,473 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Jordan (incumbent) | 210,227 | 68.0 | |
Democratic | Janet Garrett | 98,981 | 32.0 | |
Total votes | 309,208 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Latta: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Neu: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio, taking in Findlay, Defiance, and Bowling Green. It had been represented by Republican Bob Latta since 2007.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Latta (incumbent) | 119,907 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 119,907 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | James L. Neu, Jr. | 44,005 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 44,005 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Latta (incumbent) | 244,599 | 70.9 | |
Democratic | James L. Neu, Jr. | 100,392 | 29.1 | |
Total votes | 344,991 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Lorentz: 50–60% 60–70% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio, including Steubenville, Marietta, and Ironton. It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Johnson (incumbent) | 102,187 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 102,187 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michael L. Lorentz | 20,649 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 20,649 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Johnson (incumbent) | 213,975 | 70.7 | |
Democratic | Michael L. Lorentz | 88,780 | 29.3 | |
Total votes | 302,755 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Gibbs: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Rich: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No votes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton. It had been held by Republican Bob Gibbs since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Gibbs (incumbent) | 80,853 | 74.6 | |
Republican | Terry Robertson | 27,453 | 25.4 | |
Total votes | 108,306 | 100.00 |
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Democratic | Roy Rich | 43,683 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 43,683 | 100.0 |
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Republican | Bob Gibbs (incumbent) | 198,221 | 64.0 | |
Democratic | Roy Rich | 89,638 | 29.0 | |
Independent | Dan Phillip | 21,694 | 7.0 | |
Total votes | 309,553 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Davidson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Fought: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County, as well as taking in Springfield. It was held by Republican John Boehner until he announced that he would resign his seat effective October 30, 2015. A special election to fill the remainder of the term was held on June 7. [13]
Prior to the announcement of Boehner's resignation, he was facing primary challenges from Tea Party activists and 2014 opponents businessman Matthew Ashworth and teacher J.D. Winteregg. Since Boehner's announcement, nearly 15 candidates pulled petitions for the Republican nomination.
Corey Foister won the Democratic nomination, but later withdrew from the election after the June 7th special election. [14] [15] [16] Steven Fought was nominated by the Democratic Party to take Foister's place on the general election ballot. [17]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Warren Davidson | 42,701 | 32.2 | |
Republican | Timothy S. Derickson | 31,685 | 23.9 | |
Republican | Bill Beagle | 26,049 | 19.6 | |
Republican | Jim Spurlino | 9,602 | 7.2 | |
Republican | J.D. Winteregg | 5,375 | 4.0 | |
Republican | Scott George | 3,094 | 2.3 | |
Republican | Terri King | 2,970 | 2.2 | |
Republican | Kevin F. White | 2,384 | 1.8 | |
Republican | Michael Smith | 2,009 | 1.5 | |
Republican | Matthew Ashworth | 1,637 | 1.2 | |
Republican | John W. Robbins | 1,579 | 1.2 | |
Republican | Eric J. Haemmerle | 1,386 | 1.0 | |
Republican | George S. Wooley | 1,045 | 0.8 | |
Republican | Edward R. Meer | 633 | 0.5 | |
Republican | Joseph Matvey | 548 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 132,697 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Corey Foister | 32,214 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 32,214 | 100.0 |
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Green | James J. Condit Jr. | 216 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 216 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Warren Davidson (incumbent) | 223,833 | 68.7 | |
Democratic | Steven Fought | 87,794 | 27.0 | |
Green | Derrick James Hendricks | 13,879 | 4.3 | |
Total votes | 325,506 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 9th district spans the coast of Lake Erie from Toledo to the west side of Cleveland, taking in Port Clinton, Sandusky, Lorain, Lakewood, Brook Park, and Brooklyn. It had been held by Democrat Marcy Kaptur since 1983.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Marcy Kaptur (incumbent) | 80,065 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 80,065 | 100.0 |
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Republican | Donald P. Larson | 20,859 | 44.3 | |
Republican | Steve Kraus | 16,966 | 36.0 | |
Republican | Joel Lieske | 9,262 | 19.7 | |
Total votes | 47,087 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Marcy Kaptur (incumbent) | 193,966 | 68.7 | |
Republican | Donald P. Larson | 88,427 | 31.3 | |
Independent | George Skalsky (Write-in) | 5 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 282,398 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. It had been held by Republican Mike Turner since 2003.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Turner (incumbent) | 108,235 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 108,235 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Robert Klepinger | 51,854 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 51,854 | 100.0 |
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Republican | Mike Turner (incumbent) | 215,724 | 64.1 | |
Democratic | Robert Klepinger | 109,981 | 32.7 | |
Independent | Tom McMasters | 10,890 | 3.2 | |
Independent | David A. Harlow (write-in) | 7 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 336,602 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 11th district takes in eastern Cleveland and its suburbs, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights, and Warrensville Heights, as well as stretching southward into Richfield and parts of Akron. It had been held by Democrat Marcia Fudge since 2008.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Marcia Fudge (incumbent) | 109,706 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 109,706 | 100.0 |
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Republican | Beverly Goldstein | 23,290 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 23,290 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Marcia Fudge (incumbent) | 242,917 | 80.3 | |
Republican | Beverly Goldstein | 59,769 | 19.7 | |
Total votes | 302,686 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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he 12th district encompasses the northern Columbus metro area, taking in the northern Columbus suburbs, including Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, and New Albany, as well as Newark, Mansfield, and Zanesville. It had been held by Republican Pat Tiberi since 2001.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Pat Tiberi (incumbent) | 128,173 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 128,173 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Ed Albertson | 48,537 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,537 | 100.0 |
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Green | Joe Manchik | 239 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 239 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Pat Tiberi (incumbent) | 251,266 | 66.6 | |
Democratic | Ed Albertson | 112,638 | 29.8 | |
Green | Joe Manchik | 13,474 | 3.6 | |
Independent | John J. Baumeister (write-in) | 156 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 377,534 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 13th district covers the Mahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, including Youngstown and eastern parts of Akron. It had been held by Democrat Tim Ryan since 2003.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Tim Ryan (incumbent) | 88,154 | 89.3 | |
Democratic | John Stephen Luchansky | 10,578 | 10.7 | |
Total votes | 98,732 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Richard Morckel | 50,750 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 50,750 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Tim Ryan (incumbent) | 208,610 | 67.7 | |
Republican | Richard A. Morckel | 99,377 | 32.3 | |
Independent | Calvin Hill, Sr. (write-in) | 17 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 308,004 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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The 14th district is located in Northeast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Cleveland, including Mayfield Heights, Solon, and Independence, as well as Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties, northern Portage County, and northeastern Summit County. It had been held by Republican David Joyce since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David Joyce (incumbent) | 79,919 | 64.5 | |
Republican | Matt Lynch | 44,004 | 35.5 | |
Total votes | 123,923 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michael Wager | 36,796 | 66.6 | |
Democratic | Alfred Mackey | 18,442 | 33.4 | |
Total votes | 55,238 | 100.0 |
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Republican | David Joyce (incumbent) | 219,191 | 62.6 | |
Democratic | Michael Wager | 130,907 | 37.4 | |
Green | Andrew Jarvi (write-in) | 171 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 350,269 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 15th district encompasses the southern Columbus metro area, taking in the western and eastern suburbs of Columbus, including Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Grove City, as well as Athens. It had been held by Republican Steve Stivers since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Stivers (incumbent) | 106,410 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 106,410 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Scott Wharton | 48,477 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,477 | 100.0 |
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Green | Dennis Lambert (write-in) | 5 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 5 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Steve Stivers (incumbent) | 222,847 | 66.2 | |
Democratic | Scott Wharton | 113,960 | 33.8 | |
Total votes | 336,807 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 16th district takes in the western suburbs of Cleveland, including Westlake, Parma, and Strongsville, as well as Medina, Norton, and North Canton. It had been held by Republican Jim Renacci since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Renacci (incumbent) | 107,039 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 107,039 | 100.0 |
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Democratic | Keith Mundy | 48,907 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 48,907 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Renacci (incumbent) | 225,794 | 65.3 | |
Democratic | Keith Mundy | 119,830 | 34.7 | |
Total votes | 345,624 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a gubernatorial election.
The 2016 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Ohio, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. The close of registration for electors in the primary election was December 16, 2015, and the primary election took place on March 15, 2016. Incumbent Republican U.S. senator Rob Portman faced former Democratic governor Ted Strickland. Green Party nominee Joseph DeMare was also on the ballot along with two other independent candidates and one officially declared write-in candidate.
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the fourteen U.S. representatives from the state of Georgia, one from each of the state's fourteen congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries took place on May 24.
A special election to the United States House of Representatives for Ohio's 8th congressional district was held to determine the successor to John Boehner, who resigned his seat on October 31, 2015. Republican Governor of Ohio John Kasich set the primary election for March 15, 2016, and the general election for June 7. The winner of the June special election ran for reelection in November 2016 but served the remainder of Boehner's 13th two-year term, which ended in early January 2017.
The Ohio general elections, 2018, were held on November 6, 2018, throughout Ohio.
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the U.S. state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. Primaries were held on April 28, 2020.
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the 15 U.S. representatives from Ohio, one from each of the state's 15 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, other elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held on May 3, 2022.
The 2022 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Ohio. Incumbent Republican governor Mike DeWine won re-election to a second term in a landslide, defeating Democratic nominee Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, with 62.4% of the vote. DeWine's 25-point victory marked the continuation of a trend in which every incumbent Republican governor of Ohio since 1994 has won re-election by a double-digit margin.
The 2020 Ohio general elections were held on November 3, 2020 throughout the US state of Ohio. The office of the Ohio Secretary of State oversees the election process, including voting and vote counting.
The 2022 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Ohio. Republican writer and venture capitalist JD Vance defeated Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Ryan to succeed retiring incumbent Republican Rob Portman.
The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the fifteen U.S. representatives from the State of Ohio, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, an election to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on March 19, 2024.
The 2024 Ohio Senate elections was held on November 5, 2024 to elect senators in 16 even-numbered districts of the Ohio Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. In addition, there was a special election in District 33 for the remainder of that district's term ending in 2026. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for U.S. President and U.S. Senate.