2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

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All 16 Ohio seats to theUnited States House of Representatives
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%
District results County results Republican   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Democratic   50–60%   60–70%   80–90%

The2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the 16U.S. representatives from thestate ofOhio, one from each of the state's 16congressional districts. The elections coincided with the2016 U.S. presidential election, as well asother elections to the House of Representatives,elections to theUnited States Senate and variousstate andlocal 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
			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

Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:

2016 Ohio's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Chabot Michele Young Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 210,014 144,644 Percentage 59.1% 40.7%

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

U.S. Representative before election Steve Chabot Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Steve Chabot Republican

The 1st district is based inCincinnati, stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders withKentucky andIndiana. It had been held by RepublicanSteve Chabot since 2011.

• Steve Chabot, incumbent U.S. Representative^[1]

• Michele Young, attorney and author^[1]

• Jim Berns,Libertarian candidate in the2010 and2012 congressional elections^[1]
• Fred Kundrata, Air Force veteran, Republican candidate forOhio's 2nd congressional district in2012 and nominee for this seat in2014^[1]

• Samuel Ronan, maintenance technician

• Steve Chabot for Congress
• Michele Young for Congress
• Shalom Keller for Congress
• Kiumars Kiani for CongressArchived 2016-10-10 at theWayback Machine

2016 Ohio's 2nd congressional district election

← 2014 November 8, 2016 2018 →

Nominee Brad Wenstrup William Smith Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 221,193 111,694 Percentage 65.0% 32.8%

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

U.S. Representative before election Brad Wenstrup Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup Republican

The 2nd district takes easternCincinnati and its suburbs, includingNorwood andLoveland, and stretches eastward along theOhio River. It had been held by RepublicanBrad Wenstrup since 2013.

• Brad Wenstrup, incumbent U.S. Representative^[10]

• Jim Lewis, member of theWest Clermont Board of Education^[10]

• William R. Smith, truck driver, nominee for this seat in2012 and candidate in2014^[10]

• Russ Hurley, small business owner, filmmaker, barber, US Navy veteran and cannabis activist^[10]
• Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran and candidate for this seat in2014^[10]

• Brad Wenstrup for Congress
• Janet Everhard for Congress

2016 Ohio's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Joyce Beatty John Adams Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 199,791 91,560 Percentage 68.5% 31.4%

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

U.S. Representative before election Joyce Beatty Democratic ElectedU.S. Representative Joyce Beatty Democratic

The 3rd district, located entirely within the borders ofFranklin County, taking in innerColumbus,Bexley,Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share ofReynoldsburg. It had been held by DemocratJoyce Beatty since 2013.

• Joyce Beatty, incumbent U.S. Representative^[11]

• John Adams, manufacturing company owner, candidate for this seat in2012 and nominee for this seat in2014^[11]

• John Adams for Congress
• Joyce Beatty for Congress

2016 Ohio's 4th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Jordan Janet Garrett Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 210,227 98,981 Percentage 67.9% 32.0%

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

U.S. Representative before election Jim Jordan Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Jim Jordan Republican

The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from theColumbus exurbs, includingMarion andLima into north-central Ohio, taking inOberlin. It has been held by RepublicanJim Jordan since 2007.

• Jim Jordan, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Janet Garrett, retired teacher and nominee for this seat in2014^[13]

• Norbert G. Dennerll Jr., formerCleveland city councilman andperennial candidate^[14]
• Daniel Johnson^[12]

• Janet Garrett for Congress
• Jim Jordan for Congress

2016 Ohio's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Bob Latta James L. Neu, Jr. Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 244,599 100,392 Percentage 70.9% 29.1%

County results Precinct results Latta:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Neu:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Bob Latta Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Bob Latta Republican

The 5th district encompassesNorthwestern Ohio, taking inFindlay,Defiance, andBowling Green. It had been represented by RepublicanBob Latta since2007.

• Bob Latta, incumbent U.S. Representative^[15]

• James L. Neu Jr. employee of Chrysler's Toledo machining plant^[15]

• Bob Latta for Congress
• James Neu for Congress

2016 Ohio's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Bill Johnson Michael L. Lorentz Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 213,975 88,780 Percentage 70.6% 29.3%

County results Precinct results Johnson:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Lorentz:     50–60%     60–70%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Bill Johnson Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Bill Johnson Republican

The 6th district encompassesAppalachian Ohio, includingSteubenville,Marietta, andIronton. It had been represented byBill Johnson since 2011.

• Bill Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative^[16]

• Michael L. Lorentz, mayor ofBelpre^[16]

• Michael D. Davenport^[16][17]

• Bill Johnson for Congress
• Michael Lorentz for Congress

2016 Ohio's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Bob Gibbs Roy Rich Dan Phillip Party Republican Democratic Independent Popular vote 198,221 89,638 21,694 Percentage 64.0% 28.9% 7.0%

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

U.S. Representative before election Bob Gibbs Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Bob Gibbs Republican

The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city ofCanton. It had been held by RepublicanBob Gibbs since 2011.

• Bob Gibbs, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Terry Robertson, truck driver and real estate agent^[12]

• Roy Rich, retired police commander^[12]

• Bebley Thomas Spence Jr.^[12]

• Dan Phillip, local business owner

• Bob Gibbs for Congress
• Roy Rich for CongressArchived 2015-11-07 at theWayback Machine
• Dan Phillip for Congress

2016 Ohio's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee Warren Davidson Steven Fought Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 223,833 87,794 Percentage 68.7% 26.9%

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

U.S. Representative before election Warren Davidson Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Warren Davidson Republican

The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs ofCincinnati, includingButler County, as well as taking inSpringfield. It was held by RepublicanJohn 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.^[18]

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.^[19][20][21] Steven Fought was nominated by the Democratic Party to take Foister's place on the general election ballot.^[22]

• Warren Davidson, incumbent U.S. Representative^[23]

• Matthew Ashworth^[23]
• Bill Beagle, state senator^[24][25]
• Tim Derickson, state representative^[26]
• Scott George, human resources executive^[27][28]
• Eric J. Haemmerle, high school government teacher^[29]
• Terri King, attorney^[23]
• Joseph Matvey^[23]
• Edward R. Meer^[23]
• John W. Robbins^[23]
• Michael Smith^[23]
• Jim Spurlino, businessman^[23]
• Kevin F. White, airline pilot and retired USAF officer^[30]
• J. D. Winteregg, former adjunct French instructor and candidate in2014^[31][32]
• George Wooley^[23]

• Eric Gurr, businessman and candidate in2014^[33][34]
• Roger Reynolds,Butler County Auditor^[35][36][37]

• Bill Coley, state senator^[38]
• Joe Deters,Hamilton County Prosecutor and formerOhio State Treasurer^[35]
• Keith Faber,President of theOhio Senate^[39]
• Richard K. Jones,Butler County Sheriff^[40]
• Wes Retherford, state representative^[33]
• Lee Wong,West Chester Township Trustee^[41]

• Corey Foister^[23]

• Steven Fought (D), former communications director and legislative director for U.S. RepresentativeMarcy Kaptur

• James J. Condit Jr.^[11]

• Derrick James Hendricks (G)^[42]

• Warren Davidson for Congress
• Steven Fought for Congress

2016 Ohio's 9th congressional district election

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Nominee Marcy Kaptur Donald P. Larson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 193,966 88,427 Percentage 68.6% 31.3%

County results Precinct results Kaptur:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Larson:     50–60%     60–70% Tie:     50%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Marcy Kaptur Democratic ElectedU.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur Democratic

The 9th district spans the coast ofLake Erie fromToledo to the west side ofCleveland, taking inPort Clinton,Sandusky,Lorain,Lakewood,Brook Park, andBrooklyn. It had been held by DemocratMarcy Kaptur since 1983.

• Marcy Kaptur, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Donald P. Larson, small business owner^[12]

• Steve Kraus, formerState Representative^[43]
• Joel Lieske, political science professor atCleveland State University^[12]

• Marcy Kaptur for Congress
• Donald Larson for CongressArchived 2016-01-07 at theWayback Machine
• George Skalsky for Congress

2016 Ohio's 10th congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Turner Robert Klepinger Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 215,724 109,981 Percentage 64.1% 32.6%

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

U.S. Representative before election Mike Turner Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Mike Turner Republican

The 10th district encompasses theDayton metro area, includingDayton and the surrounding suburbs. It had been held by RepublicanMike Turner since 2003.

• Mike Turner, incumbent U.S. Representative^[1]

• Robert Klepinger, nominee for this seat in2014^[1]

• Dave Harlow (write-in)
• Tom McMasters, mayor ofHuber Heights, Ohio

• Robert Klepinger for Congress
• Mike Turner for Congress
• Tom McMasters for Congress
• Dave Harlow for CongressArchived 2016-10-06 at theWayback Machine

2018 Ohio's 11th congressional district election

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Nominee Marcia Fudge Beverly A. Goldstein Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 242,917 59,769 Percentage 80.2% 19.7%

County results Precinct results Fudge:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Goldstein:     50–60%     60–70%      No votes

U.S. Representative before election Marcia Fudge Democratic ElectedU.S. Representative Marcia Fudge Democratic

The 11th district takes in easternCleveland and its suburbs, includingEuclid,Cleveland Heights, andWarrensville Heights, as well as stretching southward intoRichfield and parts ofAkron. It had been held by DemocratMarcia Fudge since2008.

• Marcia Fudge, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Beverly Goldstein, retiredaudiologist^[12]

• Marcia Fudge for Congress
• Beverly Goldstein for Congress

2016 Ohio's 12th congressional district election

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Nominee Pat Tiberi Ed Albertson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 251,266 112,638 Percentage 66.5% 29.8%

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

U.S. Representative before election Pat Tiberi Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Pat Tiberi Republican

he 12th district encompasses the northernColumbus metro area, taking in the northernColumbus suburbs, includingDublin,Westerville,Gahanna, andNew Albany, as well asNewark,Mansfield, andZanesville. It had been held by RepublicanPat Tiberi since 2001.

• Pat Tiberi, incumbent U.S. Representative^[11]

• Ed Albertson, businessman^[11]

• Joe Manchik^[11]

• Ed Albertson for CongressArchived 2016-02-14 at theWayback Machine
• Joe Manchik for Congress
• Pat Tiberi for Congress
• J. Baumeister for CongressArchived 2016-10-26 at theWayback Machine

2016 Ohio's 13th congressional district election

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Nominee Tim Ryan Richard A. Morckel Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 208,610 99,377 Percentage 67.7% 32.2%

County results Precinct results Ryan:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Morckel:     50–60%     60–70%

U.S. Representative before election Tim Ryan Democratic ElectedU.S. Representative Tim Ryan Democratic

The 13th district covers theMahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, includingYoungstown and eastern parts ofAkron. It had been held by DemocratTim Ryan since 2003.

• Tim Ryan, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• John Stephen Luchansky,perennial candidate^[12]

• Richard Morckel, technician^[12]

• Tim Ryan for CongressArchived 2016-07-05 at theWayback Machine
• Richard Morckel for Congress

2016 Ohio's 14th congressional district election

← 2014 November 8, 2016 2018 →

Nominee David Joyce Michael Wager Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 219,191 130,907 Percentage 62.5% 37.3%

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

U.S. Representative before election David Joyce Republican ElectedU.S. Representative David Joyce Republican

The 14th district is located inNortheast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs ofCleveland, includingMayfield Heights,Solon, andIndependence, as well asAshtabula,Lake, andGeauga counties, northernPortage County, and northeasternSummit County. It had been held by RepublicanDavid Joyce since 2013.

• David Joyce, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Matt Lynch, formerState Representative and candidate for this seat in2014^[44]

• Michael Wager, attorney and nominee for this seat in2014^[12]

• Alfred Mackey, formerAshtabula County Common Pleas Judge

• David Joyce for Congress
• Michael Wager for CongressArchived 2016-04-07 at theWayback Machine
• Andrew Jarvi for Congress

2016 Ohio's 15th congressional district election

← 2014 November 8, 2016 2018 →

Nominee Steve Stivers Scott Wharton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 222,847 113,960 Percentage 66.1% 33.8%

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

U.S. Representative before election Steve Stivers Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Steve Stivers Republican

The 15th district encompasses the southernColumbus metro area, taking in the western and eastern suburbs ofColumbus, includingUpper Arlington,Hilliard, andGrove City, as well asAthens. It had been held by RepublicanSteve Stivers since 2011.

• Steve Stivers, incumbent U.S. Representative^[10]

• Scott Wharton, farmer, airline pilot, candidate for this seat in2012 and nominee for this seat in2014^[10]

• Dennis Lambert, nominee for the 6th District in2014^[10]

• Steve Stivers for Congress
• Scott Wharton for Congress

2016 Ohio's 16th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Renacci Keith Mundy Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 225,794 119,830 Percentage 65.3% 34.6%

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

U.S. Representative before election Jim Renacci Republican ElectedU.S. Representative Jim Renacci Republican

The 16th district takes in the western suburbs ofCleveland, includingWestlake,Parma, andStrongsville, as well asMedina,Norton, andNorth Canton. It had been held by RepublicanJim Renacci since 2011.

• Jim Renacci, incumbent U.S. Representative^[12]

• Keith Mundy^[12]

• Keith Mundy for CongressArchived 2016-09-27 at theWayback Machine
• Jim Renacci for CongressArchived 2015-12-24 at theWayback Machine

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