Ohio's 12th congressional district special election, 2018

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Ohio's 12th congressional district special election, 2018
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  2016 August 7, 2018 November 2018  

Ohio's 12th congressional district
  Troy Balderson 2.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Troy Balderson Danny O'Connor
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote104,328102,648
Percentage50.1%49.3%

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]

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Pat Tiberi American politician

Patrick Joseph Tiberi is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 12th congressional district from 2001 to 2018. His district included communities north and east of Columbus. He is a member of the Republican Party, and previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000. He briefly served as Chair of the new Republican Main Street Congressional Caucus from September 7, 2017.

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Contents

Background

Nine-term incumbent Republican Representative Pat Tiberi announced on October 19, 2017, that he will be leaving office before the end of his term, 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 will serve for five months until January 2019, unless also elected in the regularly scheduled November general election.

The Business Roundtable (BRT) is a group of chief executive officers of major U.S. corporations formed to promote pro-business public policy.

John Kasich American politician and former television host

John Richard Kasich Jr. is an American politician, author, and television news personality who served as the 69th Governor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019. Elected governor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, Kasich is a member of the Republican Party.

Ohio's 12th congressional district is located in the central portion of the state and includes Delaware, Licking, and Morrow counties with the addition of portions of Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, and Richland counties. The district has been in Republican hands for all but one term since 1939, and without interruption since 1983.

Ohios 12th congressional district American political district

Ohio's 12th congressional district is a United States congressional district in central Ohio, covering Delaware County, Morrow County, and Licking County, along with parts of Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, and Richland counties. The district includes communities north and east of Columbus including Zanesville, Mansfield, and Dublin.

Delaware County, Ohio County in the United States

Delaware County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 174,214. Its county seat is Delaware, Ohio. The county was formed in 1808 from Franklin County, Ohio. Both the county and its seat are named after the Delaware Indian tribe.

Licking County, Ohio County in the United States

Licking County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,492. Its county seat is Newark. The county was formed on January 30, 1808 from portions of Fairfield County. It is named for the salt licks that were in the area.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Kevin Bacon is a former state senator for the 3rd District of the Ohio Senate, who served from 2011 to 2018. Formerly, he served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010, and as a Blendon Township Trustee. Bacon represents the portions of Franklin County including Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Obetz, Valley View, Marble Cliff and portions of Columbus.

Tim Kane American economist

Timothy Joseph Kane is an American economist, currently serving as a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer with two overseas tours of duty. After leaving the service, Kane founded multiple technology firms while pursuing a Ph.D. in economics. After briefly working as a professor of economics, Kane served on the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress and was Director of the Center for International Trade and Economics at the Heritage Foundation. He was the lead editor of the 2007 Index of Economic Freedom, co-published by The Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation, and is the author of the book Bleeding Talent: How the U.S. Military Mismanages Great Leaders and Why It's Time for a Revolution. Kane co-authored the book, Balance: The Economics of Great Powers from Ancient Rome to Modern America with Glenn Hubbard. Kane was a Republican candidate in Ohio's 12th congressional district special election in 2018.

Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio Township in Ohio, United States

Liberty Township is one of the eighteen townships of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census reported a population of 15,429 in the township, 9,182 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township. This was a significant increase from the 1990 census, at which time its population was only 3,790. As of the 2010 census the population of the township was 26,172.

Declined

Andrew O. Brenner is an American politician in the U.S. State of Ohio. He is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is currently serving his fourth and final term in office as state representative for the 67th Ohio House District.

Anne Gonzales is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the Nineteenth District between 2011 and 2019.

Franklin County, Ohio County in the United States

Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2018 census estimates, the population was 1,310,300, making it the most populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Columbus, the state capital and most populous city in Ohio. The county was established on April 30, 1803, less than two months after Ohio became a state, and was named after Benjamin Franklin. Franklin County originally extended all the way north to Lake Erie before Ohio subdivided further into more counties.

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) April 15–16, 2018300± 5.7%0%10%17%0%0%2%10%11%1%7%1%

Results

Ohio's 12th congressional district special Republican primary, 2018 [25]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Troy Balderson 20,10129.22
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 votes68,802100

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrew

  • Crystal Lett, healthcare advocate [28]

Declined

  • Jeremy Blake, Newark city councilman (running for State Representative) [10]
  • Jay Goyal, former State Representative and small business owner [29]

Endorsements

John Russell
Federal politicians
Local and State Politicians
Organizations
  • Delaware County Young Dems [33]
Zach Scott
Local and statewide politicians

Results

Ohio's 12th congressional district special Democratic primary, 2018 [25]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Danny O'Connor18,42240.94
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 votes45,011100.0

Independents

Candidates

Withdrawn

  • Jonathan Veley, attorney

General election

Candidates

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [35] TossupApril 27, 2018
Inside Elections/Rothenberg Political Report [36] Tilt RMay 4, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball [37] 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 August 2–4, 2018431± 5.0%46%47%7%
Monmouth University July 26–31, 2018512± 4.3%44%43%2%0%11%
Public Policy Polling (D-End Citizens United) July 27–29, 2018617± 4.0%48%44%
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) July 23–25, 2018500± 4.4%48%45%2%
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) July 10–13, 2018600± 4.0%48%43%5%
JMC Analytics June 13–16, 2018500± 4.4%46%35%1%18%
GBA Strategies (D-O'Connor) June 9–12, 2018500± 4.4%48%41%4%
Monmouth University June 7–10, 2018501± 4.4%43%33%1%2%21%
Public Policy Polling (D-End Citizens United) May 10–11, 2018625± 3.9%45%43%11%

Results

Ohio's 12th congressional district special election, 2018 [125] [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Troy Balderson104,32850.12%–16.43%
Democratic Danny O'Connor102,64849.32%+19.48%
Green Joe Manchik1,1650.56%–3.01%
Total votes208,141100.00%
Majority1,6800.8%–35.91%

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 easily the closest that a Democrat had come to winning the district since 1982.

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  38. 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.
  39. Mike Pence. "Buckeyes are benefiting from strong conservative leadership in Washington, DC that supports @realDonaldTrump. That's why voters should send @Troy_Balderson to Congress in November". Twitter.
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  46. 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.
  47. Dave Yost. "#OH12 on fire for @Troy_Balderson this morning! 150 volunteers or more ready to hit the streets for door-to-door". Twitter.
  48. 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.
  49. Troy Balderson. "Appreciate the support @KeithFaber!". Twitter.
  50. Jay Hottinger. "Good luck tomorrow Troy". Twitter.
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  52. Robert Sprague. "Knocking doors for @Troy_Balderson. Get out and vote on August 7th! #OH12". Twitter.
  53. 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.
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  55. 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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  61. Bob Paduchik. ".@Troy_Balderson is the right guy for #OH12. He will work for Ohio Families". Twitter.
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
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  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. Wehrman, Jessica (February 26, 2018). "Beatty backs O'Connor in race for Ohio's 12th congressional seat". The Columbus Dispatch.
  78. "OH-12: Rep. Conor Lamb (D. PA) Helps Danny O'Connor (D) Pull Off Another Special Election Victory". Daily Kos. July 9, 2018.
  79. 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.
  80. Torry, Jack (March 22, 2018). "Tim Ryan endorses O'Connor for Tiberi seat". The Columbus Dispatch.
  81. 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.
  82. Zack Space. "If you live in Ohio 12....send a good man, and a powerful message to Washington. Vote for @dannyoconnor1". Twitter.
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. Torry, Jack (February 28, 2018). "Ted Strickland endorses Danny O'Connor for former Tiberi seat". The Columbus Dispatch.
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. Martin O'Malley. "Who's ready to send @dannyoconnor1 to Congress from #OH12?!". Twitter.
  90. 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.
  91. Piper Perabo. "#Ohio Friends! Tired of waiting for change? Get involved in this special election for Congress happening in 14 days! #OH12 @dannyoconnor1". 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. Chris Meloni. "The #voteforourlives begins with @dannyoconnor1 for #OH12. Please Ohio. #Showustheway #VOTE". Twitter.
  94. Randi Mayem Singer. "Please support and FOLLOW @dannyoconnor1 to flip #Oh12". Twitter.
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. (New York actor). "Support @dannyoconnor1 #FlipThe12th". Twitter.
  101. 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.
  102. Valerie Bertinelli. "Dear, sweet, beautiful Ohio you know I love you do your thing and vote for @dannyoconnor1! #OH12". Twitter.
  103. 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.
  104. 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.
  105. Debra Messing. "3rd Largest paper in #OHIO Endorses ⁦@dannyoconnor1⁩ for Congress!! Get out and #VOTE!! #Oconnor4Ohio12 #VoteDannyOH12 #VoteOConnor". Twitter.
  106. 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.
  107. 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.
  108. Alyssa Milano. "OH-12 you get to vote for @dannyoconnor1 today! #GOTV". Twitter.
  109. Tom Perez. "You can chip in to flip another seat! Keep making phone calls for #OH12". Twitter.
  110. 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.
  111. 1 2 O'Connor, Danny. "Proud to be endorsed by the Sheet Metal Workers International Union and Painters and Allied Trades District 6! It is time for Washington to stop leaving workers behind, and when I'm in congress, I will push them up to the front of the line again! Chip in today to help me spread the word!". www.facebook.com.
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  117. Metzger, Ianthe (July 10, 2018). "HRC Endorses Danny O'Connor for U.S. Congress | Human Rights Campaign". Human Rights Campaign.
  118. Sittenfeld, Tiernan; Taylor-Miesle, Heather (July 25, 2018). "LCV Action Fund Endorses Danny O'Connor for Congress - League of Conservation Voters". League of Conservation Voters.
  119. Hogue, Ilyse; Copeland, Kellie (June 15, 2018). "NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Danny O'Connor for Congress - NARAL Pro-Choice America". NARAL Pro-Choice America.
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