2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
12
4
Seats won
12
4
Seat change
Popular vote
2,996,017
2,154,523
Percentage
58.17%
41.83%
Swing
1.85%
1.85%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Democratic
60–70%
80–90%
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
Candi dates
Votes
Seats
No.
%
No.
+/–
%
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
Popular vote
Republican
57.41%
Democratic
41.29%
Green
0.53%
Other
0.77%
House seats
Republican
75.00%
Democratic
25.00%
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:
2016 Ohio's 1st congressional district election
County results Precinct results Chabot: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Young: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes
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.
Michele Young, attorney and author[ 1]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Samuel Ronan, maintenance technician
Michele Young (D)
U.S Senators
State officials
Local officials
Individuals
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 2nd congressional district election
County results Precinct results Wenstrup: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
William R. Smith, truck driver, nominee for this seat in 2012 and candidate in 2014 [ 5]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Russ Hurley, small business owner, filmmaker, barber, US Navy veteran and cannabis activist[ 5]
Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran and candidate for this seat in 2014 [ 5]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 3rd congressional district election
Precinct resultsBeatty: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Adams: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Tie: 50% No votes
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.
John Adams, manufacturing company owner, candidate for this seat in 2012 and nominee for this seat in 2014 [ 6]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 4th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Jordan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Garrett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes
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.
Janet Garrett, retired teacher and nominee for this seat in 2014 [ 8]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 5th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Latta: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Neu: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes
The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio , taking in Findlay , Defiance , and Bowling Green . It had been represented by Republican Bob Latta since 2007 .
James L. Neu, Jr. employee of Chrysler's Toledo machining plant[ 10]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 6th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Lorentz: 50–60% 60–70% No votes
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio , including Steubenville , Marietta , and Ironton . It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 7th congressional district election
County results Precinct results 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
The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton . It had been held by Republican Bob Gibbs since 2011.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Terry Robertson, truck driver and real estate agent[ 7]
Roy Rich, retired police commander[ 7]
Bebley Thomas Spence, Jr.[ 7]
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Dan Phillip, local business owner
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2018 Ohio's 8th congressional district election
County results Precinct results 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
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]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Matthew Ashworth[ 18]
Bill Beagle , state senator[ 19] [ 20]
Tim Derickson , state representative[ 21]
Scott George, human resources executive[ 22] [ 23]
Eric J. Haemmerle, high school government teacher[ 24]
Terri King, attorney[ 18]
Joseph Matvey[ 18]
Edward R. Meer[ 18]
John W. Robbins[ 18]
Michael Smith[ 18]
Jim Spurlino, businessman[ 18]
Kevin F. White, airline pilot and retired USAF officer[ 25]
J. D. Winteregg, former adjunct French instructor and candidate in 2014 [ 26] [ 27]
George Wooley[ 18]
Replacement Nominee [ edit ]
Steven Fought (D), former communications director and legislative director for U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur
Replacement Nominee [ edit ]
Derrick James Hendricks (G)[ 37]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 9th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Kaptur: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Larson: 50–60% 60–70%Tie: 50% No votes
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.
Donald P. Larson, small business owner[ 7]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 10th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Turner: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Klepinger: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% No votes
The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area , including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. It had been held by Republican Mike Turner since 2003.
Robert Klepinger, nominee for this seat in 2014 [ 1]
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2018 Ohio's 11th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Fudge: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Goldstein: 50–60% 60–70% No votes
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 .
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 12th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Tiberi: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Albertson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No votes
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.
Ed Albertson, businessman[ 6]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 13th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Ryan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Morckel: 50–60% 60–70%
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Richard Morckel, technician[ 7]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 14th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Joyce: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Wager: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Tie: 50% No votes
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.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 15th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Stivers: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Wharton: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No votes
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.
Scott Wharton, farmer, airline pilot, candidate for this seat in 2012 and nominee for this seat in 2014 [ 5]
Dennis Lambert, nominee for the 6th District in 2014 [ 5]
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
2016 Ohio's 16th congressional district election
County results Precinct results Renacci: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Mundy: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 50% No votes
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.
Official campaign websites [ edit ]
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