| Ohio's 23rd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1950 |
| Eliminated | 1980 |
| Years active | 1953-1983 |
The23rd congressional district of Ohio was eliminated as a result of theredistricting cycle after the1980 census. The district had been created after the elimination ofOhio's at-large congressional district after the 1950 election.
In its last decade, the district consisted of western and southernCuyahoga county.
| Member | Party | Year(s) | Cong ress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established January 3, 1953 | ||||
George H. Bender (Chagrin Falls) | Republican | January 3, 1953 – December 15, 1954 | 83rd | Redistricted from theat-large district andre-elected in 1952. Resigned whenelected U.S. Senator. |
| Vacant | December 15, 1954 – January 3, 1955 | 83rd | ||
William Edwin Minshall Jr. (Lakewood) | Republican | January 3, 1955 – December 31, 1974 | 84th 85th 86th 87th 88th 89th 90th 91st 92nd 93rd | Elected in 1954. Re-elected in 1956. Re-elected in 1958. Re-elected in 1960. Re-elected in 1962. Re-elected in 1964. Re-elected in 1966. Re-elected in 1968. Re-elected in 1970. Re-elected in 1972. Resigned. |
| Vacant | December 31, 1974 – January 3, 1975 | 93rd | ||
Ronald M. Mottl (Parma) | Democratic | January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | 94th 95th 96th 97th | Elected in 1974. Re-elected in 1976. Re-elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Redistricted to the19th district and lost renomination. |
| District dissolved since January 3, 1983 | ||||
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