2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
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Elections in Ohio |
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The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio was held on November 2, 2010. Ohio had eighteen seats in the United States House of Representatives, and all eighteen incumbent Representatives were seeking re-election in 2010. The election was held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.
Overview[]
United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010[1] | |||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | ||
Republican | 2,053,075 | 53.67% | 8 | 13 | +5 | ||
Democratic | 1,611,112 | 42.12% | 10 | 5 | -5 | ||
Libertarian | 101,549 | 2.65% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
Constitution | 26,722 | 0.70% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
Green | 2,000 | 0.01% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
Independent | 30,816 | 0.81% | 0 | 0 | - | ||
Totals | 3,825,274 | 100% | 18 | 18 | — |
By district[]
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:[2]
District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 103,770 | 51.49% | 92,672 | 45.99% | 5,076 | 2.52% | 201,518 | 100.00% | Republican Gain |
District 2 | 139,027 | 58.45% | 82,431 | 34.66% | 16,387 | 6.89% | 237,845 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 3 | 152,629 | 68.11% | 71,455 | 31.89% | 0 | 0.00% | 224,084 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 4 | 146,029 | 71.49% | 50,533 | 24.74% | 7,708 | 3.77% | 204,270 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 5 | 140,703 | 67.83% | 54,919 | 26.47% | 11,831 | 5.70% | 207,453 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 6 | 103,170 | 50.19% | 92,823 | 45.15% | 9,582 | 4.66% | 205,575 | 100.00% | Republican Gain |
District 7 | 135,721 | 62.17% | 70,400 | 32.25% | 12,192 | 5.58% | 218,313 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 8 | 142,731 | 65.64% | 65,883 | 30.30% | 8,822 | 4.06% | 217,436 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 9 | 83,423 | 40.65% | 121,819 | 59.35% | 0 | 0.00% | 205,242 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
District 10 | 83,809 | 43.87% | 101,343 | 53.05% | 5,874 | 3.08% | 191,026 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
District 11 | 28,754 | 17.07% | 139,693 | 82.93% | 0 | 0.00% | 168,447 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
District 12 | 150,163 | 55.78% | 110,307 | 40.98% | 8,710 | 3.24% | 269,180 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 13 | 94,367 | 44.27% | 118,806 | 55.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 213,173 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
District 14 | 149,878 | 64.92% | 72,604 | 31.45% | 8,383 | 3.63% | 230,865 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
District 15 | 119,471 | 54.16% | 91,077 | 41.29% | 10,048 | 4.55% | 220,596 | 100.00% | Republican Gain |
District 16 | 114,652 | 52.08% | 90,833 | 41.26% | 14,652 | 6.66% | 220,137 | 100.00% | Republican Gain |
District 17 | 57,352 | 30.08% | 102,758 | 53.89% | 30,556 | 16.03% | 190,666 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
District 18 | 107,426 | 53.86% | 80,756 | 40.49% | 11,266 | 5.65% | 199,448 | 100.00% | Republican Gain |
Total | 2,053,075 | 53.67% | 1,611,112 | 42.12% | 161,087 | 4.21% | 3,825,274 | 100.00% |
Congressional districts[]
District 1[]
Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus represented the district since 2009. He faced Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns (PVS) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS).[3] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 1 from OurCampaigns.com
Polling[]
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Steve Driehaus (D) | Steve Chabot (R) | Other |
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American Action Forum | August 16–21, 2010 | 400 | ± 4.90% | 45% | 47% | 8% |
The Polling Company | July 30-August 2, 2010 | 301 | ± 5.65% | 41% | 51% | 7% |
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steve Chabot | 103,770 | 51.5% | ||
Democratic | Steven Driehaus (incumbent) | 92,672 | 46.0% | ||
Libertarian | Jim A. Berns | 3,076 | 1.5% | ||
Green | Richard L. Stevenson | 2,000 | 1.0% | ||
Total votes | 201,518 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 2[]
Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt has represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive (PVS), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 2 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Jean Schmidt (incumbent) | 139,027 | 58.45% | ||
Democratic | Surya Yalamanchili | 82,431 | 34.66% | ||
Libertarian | Marc Johnston | 16,259 | 6.84% | ||
Independent | Randy Conover | 128 | 0.05% | ||
Total votes | 237,845 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 3[]
Republican incumbent Mike Turner has represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS) in the general election.[5][6] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 3 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Turner (incumbent) | 152,629 | 68.11% | ||
Democratic | Joe Roberts | 71,455 | 31.89% | ||
Total votes | 224,084 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 4[]
Republican incumbent Jim Jordan has represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 4 from OurCampaigns.com
FEC, as of June 30, 2010:[7]
Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jim Jordan (R) | $580,530 | $361,192 | $793,203 | $0 |
Doug Litt (D) | $5,885 | $2,203 | $3,675 | $0 |
Donald Kissick (L) | Unreported |
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Jim Jordan (incumbent) | 146,029 | 71.49% | ||
Democratic | Doug Litt | 50,553 | 24.74% | ||
Libertarian | Donald Kissick | 7,708 | 3.77% | ||
Total votes | 204,270 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 5[]
Republican incumbent Bob Latta has represented this district since 2007. He faced Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner (PVS) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith (PVS) in the general election.[8] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 5 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bob Latta (incumbent) | 140,703 | 67.82% | ||
Democratic | Caleb Finkenbiner | 54,919 | 26.47% | ||
Libertarian | Brian Smith | 11,831 | 5.70% | ||
Total votes | 207,453 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 6[]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/2010CharlieWilson.svg/220px-2010CharlieWilson.svg.png)
Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (PVS) in the general election.[9][10] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 6 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Johnson | 103,170 | 50.19% | ||
Democratic | Charlie Wilson (incumbent) | 92,823 | 45.15% | ||
Constitution | Richard Cadle | 5,077 | 2.47% | ||
Libertarian | Martin Elsass | 4,505 | 2.19% | ||
Total votes | 205,575 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 7[]
Republican incumbent Steve Austria has represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS) in the general election.[11] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 7 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steve Austria (incumbent) | 135,721 | 62.17% | ||
Democratic | Bill Conner | 70,400 | 32.25% | ||
Libertarian | John Anderson | 9,381 | 4.30% | ||
Constitution | David Easton | 2,811 | 1.29% | ||
Total votes | 218,313 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 8[]
Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who has represented this district since 1991, ran for reelection. He ran against Democratic nominee and West Point Army veteran Justin Coussoule, Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS) in the general election.[12][13]
Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes (84%), winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters.[14][15][16][17]
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 8 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John Boehner (incumbent) | 142,731 | 65.64% | ||
Democratic | Justin Coussoule | 65,883 | 30.30% | ||
Libertarian | David Harlow | 5,121 | 2.36% | ||
Constitution | James Condit, J.r | 3,701 | 1.70% | ||
Total votes | 217,436 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 9[]
Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who has represented this district since 1983, is running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott.[18] Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons.[19] Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10.[20] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
- Debate, Fox Toledo and Toledo Free Press, October 11, 2010 (30:46)
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 9 from OurCampaigns.com
FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10[21]
Candidate (Party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rich Iott (R) | $876,968 | $606,603 | $324,091 | $823,100 |
Marcy Kaptur (D) | $313,131 | $223,776 | $1,044,932 | $0 |
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Marcy Kaptur (incumbent) | 121,819 | 59.35% | ||
Republican | Rich Iott | 83,423 | 40.65% | ||
Total votes | 205,242 | 100% | |||
Democratic hold |
District 10[]
Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich has represented this district since 1997. He faced Republican Peter J. Corrigan (PVS) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins (PVS)in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 59% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 10 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Dennis Kucinich (incumbent) | 101,340 | 53.05% | ||
Republican | Peter J. Corrigan | 83,807 | 43.87% | ||
Libertarian | Jeff Goggins | 5,874 | 3.08% | ||
Total votes | 191,026 | 100% | |||
Democratic hold |
District 11[]
Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS).
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 11 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Marcia Fudge (incumbent) | 139,684 | 82.93% | ||
Republican | Thomas Pekarek | 28,752 | 17.07% | ||
Total votes | 168,447 | 100% | |||
Democratic hold |
District 12[]
Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi has represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks[22] (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 11 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Pat Tiberi (incumbent) | 150,163 | 55.79% | ||
Democratic | Paula Brooks | 110,307 | 40.98% | ||
Libertarian | Travis Irvine | 8,710 | 3.24% | ||
Total votes | 269,180 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 13[]
Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton has represented this district since 2007. She defeated Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the 2010 general election.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 13 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Betty Sutton (incumbent) | 118,806 | 55.73% | ||
Republican | Tom Ganley | 94,367 | 44.27% | ||
Total votes | 213,173 | 100% | |||
Democratic hold |
District 14[]
Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette has represented this district since 1995. He faced Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge William O'Neill in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic (PVS).[23] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 13 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steven LaTourette (incumbent) | 149,878 | 64.92% | ||
Democratic | William O'Neill | 72,604 | 31.45% | ||
Libertarian | John Jelenic | 8,383 | 3.63% | ||
Total votes | 230,865 | 100% | |||
Republican hold |
District 15[]
Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy faced four challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer (PVS), independent perennial candidate Bill Buckel and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008. Kilroy was defeated in 2010.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 15 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Steve Stivers | 119,741 | 54.16% | ||
Democratic | Mary Jo Kilroy (incumbent) | 91,077 | 41.29% | ||
Libertarian | William Kammerer | 6,116 | 2.77% | ||
Constitution | David Ryon | 3,887 | 1.76% | ||
Independent | Bill Buckel | 45 | 0.02% | ||
Total votes | 220,596 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 16[]
Democratic incumbent John Boccieri has represented this district since 2009. He was challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote. Boccieri was defeated in 2010.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 16 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jim Renacci | 144,652 | 52.08% | ||
Democratic | John Boccieri (incumbent) | 90,833 | 41.26% | ||
Libertarian | Jeffrey Blevins | 14,585 | 6.63% | ||
Independent | Robert Ross | 67 | 0.03% | ||
Total votes | 220,137 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 17[]
Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan has represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham (campaign site, PVS) and Independent James Traficant,[24][25] a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded.[26] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 17 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Tim Ryan (incumbent) | 102,758 | 53.89% | ||
Republican | Jim Graham | 57,352 | 30.08% | ||
Independent | Jim Traficant | 30,556 | 16.03% | ||
Total votes | 190,666 | 100% | |||
Democratic hold |
District 18[]
Democratic incumbent Zack Space had represented this district since 2007. He was challenged by Republican nominee State Senator Bob Gibbs and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
- Race profile at The New York Times
- OH - District 18 from OurCampaigns.com
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Bob Gibbs | 107,426 | 53.86% | ||
Democratic | Zack Space (incumbent) | 80,756 | 40.49% | ||
Constitution | Lindsey Sutton | 11,244 | 5.64% | ||
Independent | Mark Pitrone | 20 | 0.01% | ||
Total votes | 199,448 | 100% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Ref: Official candidate list from the Ohio Secretary of State
References[]
- ^ 2010 Elections Results
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External links[]
- Elections at Ohio Secretary of State
- U.S. Congress Candidates for Ohio at Project Vote Smart
- Ohio U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Ohio from OpenSecrets.org
- 2010 Ohio General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- House - Ohio from the Cook Political Report
- 2010 United States House of Representatives elections
- United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
- 2010 Ohio elections