2018 Ohio's 12th congressional district special election

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2018 Ohio's 12th congressional district special election
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Ohio's 12th congressional district
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Nominee Troy Balderson Danny O'Connor
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote104,328102,648
Percentage50.12%49.32%
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County results
U.S. Representative before election

Pat Tiberi
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Troy Balderson
Republican

A special election for Ohio's 12th congressional district was held August 7, 2018, following the resignation of Republican U.S. Representative Pat Tiberi. The Republican Party nominated State Senator Troy Balderson for the seat while the Democratic Party nominated Franklin County Recorder Danny O'Connor. Balderson led O'Connor in preliminary results; however, the race was not officially called on election night. [1] Counting of outstanding ballots began on August 18 and was completed on August 24. [2] The outstanding ballots did not change the margin enough to trigger an automatic recount, so Balderson was declared the winner on August 24. [3]

Contents

Background

On October 19, 2017, nine-term incumbent Republican representative Pat Tiberi announced that he would leave office before January 31, 2018, in order to lead the Ohio Business Roundtable. [4] On January 3, 2018, he announced that he would officially resign January 15. [5] On January 5, Ohio Governor John Kasich set the primaries for the special election for May 8, and the general election for August 7. [6] The winner of this special election would serve for five months until January 2019, unless also elected in the regularly scheduled November general election.

Ohio's 12th congressional district at the time was located in the central portion of the state and included all of Delaware, Licking, and Morrow counties as well as portions of Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, and Richland counties. The district had been in Republican hands for all but one term since 1939, and without interruption since 1983.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Endorsements

Kevin Bacon

Local and statewide politicians

Organizations

Tim Kane

Federal politicians

Melanie Leneghan

Federal politicians

Local and statewide politicians

Organizations

Carol O'Brien

Local and statewide politicians

  • Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor [23]
  • Russ Martin, Delaware County Sheriff [24]
  • Chris Bauserman, Delaware County Engineer [24]
  • Natalie Fravel, Delaware County Clerk of Courts [24]
  • George Kaitsa, Delaware County Auditor [24]
  • Jon Peterson, Delaware County Treasurer [24]
  • Mark Hickman, Delaware County Coroner [24]
  • Barb Lewis, Delaware County Commissioner [24]
  • Jeff Benton, Delaware County Commissioner [24]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		John
Adams		Kevin
Bacon		Troy
Balderson		Gary
Chiero		Lawrence
Cohen		Jonathan
Halverstadt		Tim
Kane		Melanie
Leneghan		Pat
Manley		Carol
O'Brien		Mick
Shoemaker
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Balderson) [25] April 15–16, 2018300± 5.7%0%10%17%0%0%2%10%11%1%7%1%

Results

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Results by county:
  Balderson—70–80%
  Balderson—30–40%
  Leneghan—30–40%
  Leneghan—40–50%
  Bacon—<30%
Ohio's 12th congressional district special Republican primary, 2018 [26]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Troy Balderson 20,101 29.22
Republican Melanie Leneghan19,43728.25
Republican Tim Kane 11,74317.07
Republican Kevin Bacon 9,81914.27
Republican Carol O'Brien4,4066.40
Republican Jon Halverstadt9981.45
Republican Lawrence Cohen8071.17
Republican Mick Shoemaker7501.09
Republican Pat Manley7411.08
Total votes68,802 100

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrew

  • Crystal Lett, healthcare advocate [29]

Declined

  • Jeremy Blake, Newark city councilman (running for state representative) [9]
  • Jay Goyal, former state representative and small business owner [30]

Endorsements

John Russell

Federal politicians

Local and State Politicians

Organizations

  • Delaware County Young Dems [34]
Zach Scott

Local and statewide politicians

Results

Results by county: O'Connor--40-50% O'Connor--30-40% O'Connor--<30% 2018OH12specialD.svg
Results by county:
  O'Connor—40–50%
  O'Connor—30–40%
  O'Connor—<30%
Ohio's 12th congressional district special Democratic primary, 2018 [26]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Danny O'Connor 18,422 40.94
Democratic Zach Scott7,55416.76
Democratic John Russell7,51516.70
Democratic Jackie Patton6,11113.58
Democratic Ed Albertson3,6388.08
Democratic Doug Wilson1,7713.94
Total votes45,011 100.0

Independents

Candidates

Withdrawn

  • Jonathan Veley, attorney

General election

Candidates

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [36] TossupMay 2, 2018
Inside Elections/Rothenberg Political Report [37] Tilt RMay 4, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball [38] TossupJuly 24, 2018

Endorsements

Troy Balderson (R)

Federal officials

Local and statewide politicians

Individuals

Organizations

Danny O'Connor (D)

Federal officials

Local and statewide politicians

Individuals

Labor unions

Organizations

Newspapers and news websites

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Troy
Balderson (R)		Danny
O'Connor (D)		Joe
Manchik (G)		OtherUndecided
Emerson College [127] August 2–4, 2018431± 5.0%46%47%––7%
Monmouth University [128] July 26–31, 2018512± 4.3%44%43%2%0%11%
Public Policy Polling (D-End Citizens United) [129] July 27–29, 2018617± 4.0%48%44%–––
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) [130] July 23–25, 2018500± 4.4%48%45%2%––
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) [130] July 10–13, 2018600± 4.0%48%43%5%––
JMC Analytics [131] June 13–16, 2018500± 4.4%46%35%1%–18%
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) [130] June 9–12, 2018500± 4.4%48%41%4%––
Monmouth University [132] June 7–10, 2018501± 4.4%43%33%1%2%21%
Public Policy Polling (D-End Citizens United) [133] May 10–11, 2018625± 3.9%45%43%––11%
Hypothetical polling
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Generic
Republican		Generic
Democrat		Undecided
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) [130] July 23–25, 2018500± 4.4%50%46%–

Results

Ohio's 12th congressional district special election, 2018 [134]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Troy Balderson 104,328 50.12% −16.43%
Democratic Danny O'Connor102,64849.32%+19.48%
Green Joe Manchik1,1650.56%−3.01%
Total votes208,141 100.0% N/A
Republican hold

O'Connor dominated the district's portion of Franklin County, home to the largest share of the district's population. However, he could not overcome a 4,800-vote deficit in normally heavily Republican Delaware County, the largest whole county in the district. Still, this was the closest that a Democrat had come to winning the district since 1982.

County results

Vote breakdown by county
Troy Balderson
Republican 		Danny O'Connor
Democrat 		Joe Manchik
Green 		Total
CountyVotes %Votes %Votes %Votes
Delaware 32,57653.97%27,54845.64%2400.40%60,364
Franklin 25,20934.45%47,63965.10%3280.45%73,176
Licking 24,34060.72%15,44338.52%3040.76%40,087
Marion 1,23668.33%56030.96%130.72%1,809
Morrow 5,22569.99%2,17329.11%670.90%7,465
Muskingum 7,92866.43%3,90232.69%1050.88%11,935
Richland 7,81458.73%5,38340.46%1080.81%13,305

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  39. ↑ Donald J. Trump. "Troy Balderson of Ohio is running for Congress against a Nancy Pelosi Liberal who is WEAK on Crime & Borders. Troy is the total opposite, and loves our Military, Vets & 2nd Amendment. EARLY VOTING just started with Election Day on August 7th. Troy has my Full & Total Endorsement!". Twitter.
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  48. ↑ Jon Husted. "Thanks to the huge crowd that came out today to help get out the vote for @Troy_Balderson! He puts public service 1st & will be a great congressman for Ohio. Vote this Tuesday, if you haven't already! #OH12 #GOTV". Twitter.
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  50. ↑ Frank LaRose. "Great morning of door-to-door in #OH12 helping @Troy_Balderson and the @ohiogop team. Thanks to everyone who came out to help!". Twitter.
  51. ↑ Troy Balderson. "Appreciate the support @KeithFaber!". Twitter.
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  53. ↑ Joe Vazzano. "Rep. Carfagna came in this morning to make phone calls to remind voters to vote for @Troy_Balderson on August 7th! #LeadRight #DefyHistory". Twitter.
  54. ↑ Robert Sprague. "Knocking doors for @Troy_Balderson. Get out and vote on August 7th! #OH12". Twitter.
  55. ↑ Rep. Scott Ryan. "Starting a very busy day hitting doors for @Troy_Balderson. Help us make sure your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors vote on Tuesday August 7th!". Twitter.
  56. ↑ Dorothy Pelanda. "For my friends in the 12th Congressional District - I am proud to call @Troy_Balderson my colleague and my friend. I have no doubt he will do a wonderful representing you in Congress and I strongly encourage you let your voice be heard and vote for Troy Balderson tomorrow!". Twitter.
  57. ↑ Larry Obhof. "Looking forward to seeing @Troy_Balderson in Congress. He is a great colleague and has helped turn #Ohio around. He will be a strong voice for the people of Richland County. @MansfieldNJ @RichlandSource". Twitter.
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  59. ↑ Tim Kane. "Special Election in Columbus, OH tomorrow. On policy issues, I'm with @Troy_Balderson who had the guts to call for a balanced budget amendment. Good luck, Troy!". Twitter.
  60. ↑ Anthony Gonzalez. "Thank you Team Ohio for all you did this week to help push @Troy_Balderson over the top in #OH12. It was an honor to join you last night". Twitter.
  61. ↑ Hugh Hewitt. "Hey Buckeyes. Time to get it in gear for @Troy_Balderson, running in next weeks special Congressional election to fill the vacant seat. Ds are trying to gin up some free media about a "tightening race." Get out early and crush it". Twitter.
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  63. ↑ Bob Paduchik. ".@Troy_Balderson is the right guy for #OH12. He will work for Ohio Families". Twitter.
  64. ↑ Jane Murphy Timken. "Everyone in OH-12 polls are open until 7:30pm. Get out & vote for ⁦@Troy_Balderson⁩. He's the best candidate. He lowered taxes & helped turn Ohio's economy in the right direction. In DC he will get the job done for #OH12". Twitter.
  65. ↑ Donald Trump Jr. "Voters in OH-12! Get out today and vote for Troy Balderson. He will work with @realDonaldTrump to keep this economy roaring unlike the democrats who want nothing more to shut that down and make you dependent on big govt. #Ohio12 #ohio #oh". Twitter.
  66. ↑ Eric Trump. "Ohio make sure to get out and vote today! We need Troy Balderson in Congress. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain". Twitter.
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  68. ↑ Troy Balderson. "Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for their endorsement. In Congress, I'll support our Ohio business owners and entrepreneurs. They must be allowed to grow and thrive in our booming economy!". Facebook.
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  76. ↑ Sherrod Brown. "In #OH12, @dannyoconnor1 is all-in with a grassroots effort—even in the face of a lot of opposition from the other side. If you can, show your support for Danny today". Twitter.
  77. ↑ Jeff Merkley. "The tide has begun to turn and the #BlueWaveProject is working. This has become a flippable seat. VOTE and take our country back". Twitter.
  78. ↑ Doug Jones. "We did this in AL, we did in PA, now we can do it in OH12! It is not too late to give or volunteer! Send @dannyoconnor1 to Congress and a message to all!". Twitter.
  79. ↑ Rich Cordray. "Just 3 days to go until the special election in Ohio's 12th district on August 7th - I hope all who are able can find a canvass near them! I'll be knocking doors today for Danny O'Connor but you can find a phone bank or canvass near you here -". Twitter.
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  82. ↑ Conor Lamb. "A whole lot of people have been working hard for months against big odds & big corporate money to elect @dannyoconnor1 & restore their voice in our democracy. Rooting for all of you today. #OH12 #Ohio12". Twitter.
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  84. ↑ Adam Schiff. "Danny O'Connor has a special election on Tuesday in Ohio. His race is officially a toss-up, and it's coming down to the wire. Trump will be there to try and save a GOP seat - let's flip it instead. Support Danny and GOTV!". Twitter.
  85. ↑ Zack Space. "If you live in Ohio 12....send a good man, and a powerful message to Washington. Vote for @dannyoconnor1". Twitter.
  86. ↑ Betty Sutton. "Excited to be joining great democrats @marty_walsh @Team_Harbaugh @dannyoconnor1 at tonight's @AFLCIO Labor Rally at the @steelworkers Local 169 Hall in Mansfield. Let's #TakeBackOhio for all working people and #FlipOH12 #OH12". Twitter.
  87. ↑ Steve Dettelbach. "#OH12 is a tight race, but @dannyoconnor1 is the clear choice for Ohio. Help make sure he gets elected to represent us in Washington". Twitter.
  88. ↑ Kathleen Clyde. "Live in Ohio's 12th congressional district? Early vote has already begun for the August 7th special election. Make your voice heard by making a plan to vote for @dannyoconnor1 today!". Twitter.
  89. ↑ Martin O'Malley. "Who's ready to send @dannyoconnor1 to Congress from #OH12?!". Twitter.
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  91. ↑ Mayor Andrew Ginther. "The #bluewave in Ohio begins with Danny O'Connor for Congress! Be sure to vote early and volunteer to turn #OH12 blue". Twitter.
  92. ↑ Danny O'Connor. "Had a great time yesterday with @marty_walsh! We kicked off a canvass in Delaware Co. and talked to our labor friends at a rally in Mansfield! Thanks for flying in from Boston for a busy day, Mayor! #OH12". Twitter.
  93. ↑ Chelsea Handler. "Here's another great candidate who is running in OHIO's 12th district on August 7th. Please check him out and vote!". Twitter.
  94. ↑ David Pepper. "Great to have @MartinOMalley back in Ohio, helping fire up the incredible grassroots activists in Ohio's 12th who are working to put @dannyoconnor1 over the top! @OhioDistrict12". Twitter.
  95. ↑ Piper Perabo. "#Ohio Friends! Tired of waiting for change? Get involved in this special election for Congress happening in 14 days! #OH12 @dannyoconnor1". Twitter.
  96. ↑ Chris Meloni. "The #voteforourlives begins with @dannyoconnor1 for #OH12. Please Ohio. #Showustheway #VOTE". Twitter.
  97. ↑ Randi Mayem Singer. "Please support and FOLLOW @dannyoconnor1 to flip #Oh12". Twitter.
  98. ↑ Misha Collins. "In 8 days, there's a special election coming up in Ohio's 12th district, but a lot of voters may not know that. Help get everyone out to the polls (& encourage them to vote for @dannyoconnor1)!". Twitter.
  99. ↑ Sarah Silverman. "#Ohio Get involved in the special election for Congress happening a week from today: August 7th in #OH12. Please #Vote 4 & follow @dannyoconnor1!". Twitter.
  100. ↑ Neera Tanden. "Please support @dannyoconnor1, who Trump is coming to campaign against. Let's help Danny do what Conor Lamb and Doug Jones did - oppose Trump and Win". Twitter.
  101. ↑ Danny Zuker. "How great would a Dem win be in the last special election before the mid-terms? The answer is really great! Please vote for and follow @dannyoconnor1. This thread makes a damn good case for him! #Oconnor4Ohio12 #VoteOconnor". Twitter.
  102. ↑ Adam Parkhomenko. "1 point race: This is the #OH12 Special Election taking place on Tuesday, August 7 that not nearly enough national leaders and committees are talking about. Thanks to each and every single one of you doing all you can to help @dannyoconnor1 from postcards to calls to doors". Twitter.
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  104. ↑ Andrew Zimmern. "I'm all for Danny O'Connor in the upcoming special election here in Ohio's 12th. Let's all vote every chance we get America!". Twitter.
  105. ↑ Valerie Bertinelli. "Dear, sweet, beautiful Ohio you know I love you do your thing and vote for @dannyoconnor1! #OH12". Twitter.
  106. ↑ Swing Left. "@JohnLegend wants you to call Ohio voters for @DannyOConnor1! Support the Ohio special election on Tuesday no matter where you are, and we'll be one seat closer to taking back the House". Twitter.
  107. ↑ George Takei. "Voters in OH-12! Send a loud and clear message in the upcoming special election that Trump and the GOP are not safe any time, anywhere, that the #BlueWave is real and will destroy their corrupt rule. Vote for Danny O'Connor. For Ohio. For America". Twitter.
  108. ↑ Debra Messing. "3rd Largest paper in #OHIO Endorses ⁦@dannyoconnor1⁩ for Congress!! Get out and #VOTE!! #Oconnor4Ohio12 #VoteDannyOH12 #VoteOConnor". Twitter.
  109. ↑ Fred Guttenberg. "My daughter Jaime was murdered in school on Feb 14th. Danny O'Connor supports the reforms needed to prevent future incidents. He will not remain silent on undetectable weapons. Time to show up and vote and elect Danny O'Connor for OH -12". Twitter.
  110. ↑ Tim Guinee. "Tomorrow #OH12 #BeAVoter - The whole country needs you. Vote for @dannyoconnor1 Every Single Vote Matters. This is your chance to lead the nation. All you have to do is show up. #VoteOconnor #Oconnor4Ohio12". Twitter.
  111. ↑ Alyssa Milano. "OH-12 you get to vote for @dannyoconnor1 today! #GOTV". Twitter.
  112. ↑ Tom Perez. "You can chip in to flip another seat! Keep making phone calls for #OH12". Twitter.
  113. ↑ Billy Eichner. "Ohio - get out there and vote for Danny O'Connor today in OH-12!!! His opponent is a major Trump supporter and that's the last thing we need. Go Vote!!! #FlipOH12". Twitter.
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