| Ohio's 24th congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1967 |
| Eliminated | 1970 |
| Years active | 1967-1973 |
The24th congressional district of Ohio was created for the 1966 election, after the banning ofat-large seats by theVoting Rights Act of 1965. It replacedOhio's at-large congressional district. It was eliminated in the redistricting following the1970 census. At the time of its creation, it consisted of the southwestern counties ofPreble,Butler,Warren and parts of southern and easternMontgomery.
| Member | Party | Year(s) | Cong ress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established January 3, 1967 | ||||
Buz Lukens (Middletown) | Republican | January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | 90th 91st | Elected in 1966. Re-elected in 1968. Retired torun for Governor of Ohio. |
Walter E. Powell (Fairfield) | Republican | January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1973 | 92nd | Elected in 1970. Redistricted to the8th district. |
| District dissolved January 3, 1973 | ||||
The following chart shows historic election results.Bold name indicates victor.Italic name indicates incumbent.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | James H. Pelley: 43,418 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 61,194 | |
| 1968 | Lloyd D. Miller: 44,400 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 105,350 | |
| 1970 | James D. Ruppert: 55,455 | Walter E. Powell*: 63,344 | Joseph F. Payton (AI): 4,179 |
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