House elections in Ohio
Not to be confused with 2020 Ohio House of Representatives election .
2020 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
3,252,887
2,451,500
Percentage
56.46%
42.55%
Swing
4.46%
4.72%
Republican
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
Democratic
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio was held on November 3, 2020, 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 2020 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 . Primaries were held on April 28, 2020.
Results summary [ ]
Statewide [ ]
Party
Candi- dates
Votes
Seats
No.
%
No.
+/–
%
Republican Party
16
3,252,887
56.46%
12
75.00%
Democratic Party
16
2,451,500
42.55%
4
25.00%
Libertarian Party
5
56,515
0.98%
0
0.00%
Write-in
6
379
0.01%
'
0.00%
Total
43
5,761,270
100.00%
16
100.00%
Popular vote
Republican
56.46%
Democratic
42.55%
Other
0.99%
House seats
Republican
75.00%
Democratic
25.00%
District [ ]
Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:[1]
District 1 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 1st congressional district election
Nominee
Steve Chabot
Kate Schroder
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
199,560
172,022
Percentage
51.8%
44.7%
U.S. Representative before election
Steve Chabot
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Steve Chabot
Republican
The 1st district is based in Cincinnati , stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders with Kentucky and Indiana . The incumbent is Republican Steve Chabot , who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Steve Chabot , incumbent U.S. Representative[3]
Declined [ ]
Amy Murray, Cincinnati city councilwoman[4]
Endorsements [ ]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Nikki Foster, businesswoman and U.S. Air Force veteran[8]
Kate Schroder, health care executive[9]
Declined [ ]
Brigid Kelly , state representative[10]
Denise Driehaus , president of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and former state representative[11]
Endorsements [ ]
Nikki Foster
Individuals
Connie Pillich , former Ohio state representative and 2018 gubernatorial candidate (campaign chair) [12]
Organizations
Kate Schroder
Former US Executive Branch Officials
Barack Obama , former President of the United States (2009-2017, former Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[16]
Local officials
Pete Buttigieg , former Mayor of South Bend , Indiana (2012–2020) and former candidate for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination .[17]
Organizations
Primary results [ ]
Third parties [ ]
Libertarian Party [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Kevin David Kahn (Libertarian)[21]
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [22]
Tossup
October 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Tilt D (flip)
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Lean D (flip)
November 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Tossup
October 11, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Tossup
October 6, 2020
RCP [27]
Likely R
October 5, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Lean R
July 26, 2020
Polling [ ]
Results [ ]
District 2 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 2nd congressional district election
Nominee
Brad Wenstrup
Jaime Castle
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
230,430
146,781
Percentage
61.1%
38.9%
U.S. Representative before election
Brad Wenstrup
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Brad Wenstrup
Republican
The 2nd district takes eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Norwood and Loveland , and stretches eastward along the Ohio River . The incumbent is Republican Brad Wenstrup , who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
H. Robert Harris[21]
Brad Wenstrup , incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Jaime Castle, teacher[21]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Endorsements [ ]
Results [ ]
District 3 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 3rd congressional district election
Nominee
Joyce Beatty
Mark Richardson
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
227,420
93,569
Percentage
70.8%
29.2%
U.S. Representative before election
Joyce Beatty
Democratic
Elected U.S. Representative
Joyce Beatty
Democratic
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 . The incumbent is Democrat Joyce Beatty , who was re-elected with 73.6% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Joyce Beatty , incumbent U.S. Representative
Morgan Harper , former special adviser to the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau [31]
Endorsements [ ]
Joyce Beatty
Organizations
League of Conservation Voters [32]
Population Connection [33]
Sierra Club [20]
Morgan Harper
Organizations
Parties
Working Families Party [39]
Primary results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Cleophus Dulaney, businessman[40]
Mark Richardson, U.S. Navy veteran[41]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe D
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe D
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe D
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe D
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 4 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 4th congressional district election
Nominee
Jim Jordan
Shannon Freshour
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
235,875
101,897
Percentage
67.9%
29.3%
U.S. Representative before election
Jim Jordan
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Jim Jordan
Republican
The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Oberlin . The incumbent is Republican Jim Jordan , who was re-elected with 65.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Jim Jordan , incumbent U.S. Representative[3]
Endorsements [ ]
Jim Jordan
Organizations
Ohio Republican Party [43]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Shannon Freshour, litigation paralegal[44]
Mike Larsen, television program scriptwriter and former Congressional staffer[45]
Jeffrey Sites, Army veteran and assistant manager of shipping and receiving for a company in Findlay [44]
Endorsements [ ]
Mike Larsen
Individuals
Drew Carey , actor and comedian[47]
Alyssa Milano , actress[47]
Dan Povenmire , director, writer, producer, artist, voice actor, executive producer and showrunner of Milo Murphy's Law [48]
Jackie Speier , U.S. Representative from CA-14 [47]
Mary Ellen Withrow , 40th Treasurer of the United States and 42nd Treasurer of Ohio [49]
Jeffrey Sites
Individuals
Judd Apatow , filmmaker, actor and comedian[47]
Thomas Lennon , actor[47]
Seth P. Waxman , 41st Solicitor General of the United States [47]
Tim Wirth , former United States Senator from Colorado [47]
Primary results [ ]
Third parties [ ]
Libertarian Party [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Results [ ]
Independents [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Chris Gibbs (Independent), grain farmer and former chair of the Shelby County Republican Party[51]
General Election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 5 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 5th congressional district election
Nominee
Bob Latta
Nick Rubando
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
257,019
120,962
Percentage
68.0%
32.0%
U.S. Representative before election
Bob Latta
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Bob Latta
Republican
The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio , taking in Findlay , Defiance , and Bowling Green . The incumbent is Republican Bob Latta , who was re-elected with 62.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Bob Latta , incumbent U.S. Representative[52]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
M. Xavier Carrigan, truck driver[52]
Gene Redinger[52]
Nick Rubando, cultural programmer[53]
Endorsements [ ]
M. Xavier Carrigan
Organizations
DUH! Demand Universal Healthcare[54]
Our Revolution - Northwest Ohio[55]
Rose Caucus[56]
Nick Rubando
Individuals
Donald Traxler, former mayor of Ada [57]
Unions
Organizations
American Progressives in STEM[58]
Brand New Congress [59]
Lucas County Democratic Party[57]
Ohio Students for Gun Legislation[57]
Sierra Club [20]
Wood County Democratic Party[57]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 6 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 6th congressional district election
Nominee
Bill Johnson
Shawna Roberts
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
249,130
85,661
Percentage
74.4%
25.6%
U.S. Representative before election
Bill Johnson
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Bill Johnson
Republican
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio , including Steubenville , Marietta , and Ironton . The incumbent is Republican Bill Johnson , who was re-elected with 69.2% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Bill Johnson , incumbent U.S. Representative[60]
Kenneth Morgan[60]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 7 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 7th congressional district election
Nominee
Bob Gibbs
Quentin Potter
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
236,607
102,271
Percentage
67.5%
29.2%
U.S. Representative before election
Bob Gibbs
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Bob Gibbs
Republican
The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton . The incumbent is Republican Bob Gibbs , who was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Bob Gibbs , incumbent U.S. Representative[62]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Quentin Potter (write-in)[42]
Disqualified [ ]
Patrick Pikus, business manager and candidate for Ohio's 7th congressional district in 2018 [63]
Results [ ]
Third parties [ ]
Libertarian Party [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Brandon Lape (Libertarian), computer technician[63]
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 8 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 8th congressional district election
Nominee
Warren Davidson
Vanessa Enoch
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
246,277
110,766
Percentage
69.0%
31.0%
U.S. Representative before election
Warren Davidson
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Warren Davidson
Republican
The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati , including Butler County , as well as taking in Springfield . The incumbent is Republican Warren Davidson , who was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Warren Davidson , incumbent U.S. Representative[64]
Edward Meer, Founder of Blue Butler[65]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Vanessa Enoch, management consultant and nominee for Ohio's 8th congressional district in 2018 [65]
Matthew Guyette, paralegal and candidate for Ohio's 8th congressional district in 2014 and 2018 [65]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 9 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 9th congressional district election
Nominee
Marcy Kaptur
Rob Weber
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
190,328
111,385
Percentage
63.1%
36.9%
U.S. Representative before election
Marcy Kaptur
Democratic
Elected U.S. Representative
Marcy Kaptur
Democratic
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 . The incumbent is Democrat Marcy Kaptur , who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Marcy Kaptur , incumbent U.S. Representative
Peter Rosewicz, loan officer[66]
Primary results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe D
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe D
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe D
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe D
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 10 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 10th congressional district election
Nominee
Mike Turner
Desiree Tims
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
212,972
151,976
Percentage
58.4%
41.6%
U.S. Representative before election
Mike Turner
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Mike Turner
Republican
The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area , including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Republican Mike Turner , who was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
John Anderson
Kathi Flanders, nurse practitioner[68]
Mike Turner , incumbent U.S. Representative[68]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Eric Moyer, former NASA research scientist[69] and Alzheimer's researcher[70]
Desiree Tims, attorney and former political aide to U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Kirsten Gillibrand [71]
Endorsements [ ]
Eric Moyer
Organizations
Our Revolution - Ohio[72]
Desiree Tims
Former US Executive Branch Officials
Barack Obama , former President of the United States (2009-2017, former Senator from Illinois (2005-2008)[16]
Federal officials
Kamala Harris , U.S. Senator from California; 2020 vice presidential nominee[73]
Organizations
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Likely R
July 31, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Likely R
August 7, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Likely R
July 23, 2020
Politico [25]
Lean R
October 11, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Tossup
June 7, 2020
Polling [ ]
Results [ ]
District 11 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 11th congressional district election
Nominee
Marcia Fudge
Laverne Gore
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
242,098
60,323
Percentage
80.1%
19.9%
U.S. Representative before election
Marcia Fudge
Democratic
Elected U.S. Representative
Marcia Fudge
Democratic
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 . The incumbent is Democrat Marcia Fudge , who was re-elected with 82.2% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
James Jerome Bell, write-in candidate for Ohio's 11th congressional district in 2018 [66]
Marcia Fudge , incumbent U.S. Representative
Michael Hood, U.S. Navy veteran[66]
Tariq Shabazz, graduate student[66]
Primary results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Laverne Gore, community activist[66]
Jonah Schulz, non-profit owner[66]
Shalira Taylor, marketing consultant and activist[66]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe D
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe D
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe D
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe D
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 12 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 12th congressional district election
Nominee
Troy Balderson
Alaina Shearer
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
241,790
182,847
Percentage
55.2%
41.8%
U.S. Representative before election
Troy Balderson
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Troy Balderson
Republican
The 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 . The incumbent is Republican Troy Balderson , who was re-elected with 51.4% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Troy Balderson , incumbent U.S. Representative[75]
Tim Day, Ohio National Guard veteran[76]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Jenny Bell, nurse practitioner[76]
Alaina Shearer, businesswoman[77]
Declined [ ]
Endorsements [ ]
Jenny Bell
Organizations
Our Revolution - Ohio[79]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [22]
Likely R
July 16, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Likely R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Lean R
October 11, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Likely R
October 26, 2020
RCP [27]
Lean R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Lean R
June 7, 2020
Endorsements [ ]
Polling [ ]
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Troy Balderson (R)
Alaina Shearer (D)
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D) [E]
October 14–15, 2020
818 (RV)
–
48%
44%
–
Results [ ]
District 13 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 13th congressional district election
Nominee
Tim Ryan
Christina Hagan
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
173,631
148,648
Percentage
52.5%
44.9%
U.S. Representative before election
Tim Ryan
Democratic
Elected U.S. Representative
Tim Ryan
Democratic
The 13th district covers the Mahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, including Youngstown and eastern parts of Akron . The incumbent is Democrat Tim Ryan , who was re-elected with 61.0% of the vote in 2018,[2] and ran for president in 2020 ,[80] though he dropped out on October 24, 2019. He is seeking re-election.[81]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Tim Ryan , incumbent U.S. Representative[80] [81]
Primary results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Christina Hagan , former state representative and candidate for Ohio's 16th congressional district in 2018 [66]
Duane Hennen, businessman and former pastor[8]
Lou Lyras, businessman[82]
Richard Morckel
Jason Mormando
Robert Santos
Donald Truex
Declined [ ]
Primary results [ ]
Third parties [ ]
Libertarian Party [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe D
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe D
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Likely D
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe D
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe D
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 14 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 14th congressional district election
Nominee
David Joyce
Hillary O'Connor Mueri
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
238,864
158,586
Percentage
60.1%
39.9%
U.S. Representative before election
David Joyce
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
David Joyce
Republican
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 . The incumbent is Republican David Joyce , who was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
David Joyce , incumbent U.S. Representative[84]
Mark Pitrone, write-in candidate for Ohio's 14th congressional district in 2018 [66]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Hillary O'Connor Mueri, attorney and U.S. Navy veteran[85]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Likely R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 15 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 15th congressional district election
Nominee
Steve Stivers
Joel Newby
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
243,103
140,183
Percentage
63.4%
36.6%
U.S. Representative before election
Steve Stivers
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Steve Stivers
Republican
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 . The incumbent is Republican Steve Stivers , who was re-elected with 58.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Shelby Hunt[41]
Steve Stivers , incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements [ ]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Daniel Kilgore[41]
Joel Newby, attorney[87]
Primary results [ ]
Third parties [ ]
Candidates
Declared [ ]
Shane Hoffman (Write-In) American Solidarity Party [88]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
District 16 [ ]
2020 Ohio's 16th congressional district election
Nominee
Anthony Gonzalez
Aaron Paul Godfrey
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
247,335
144,071
Percentage
63.2%
36.8%
U.S. Representative before election
Anthony Gonzalez
Republican
Elected U.S. Representative
Anthony Gonzalez
Republican
The 16th district takes in the western suburbs of Cleveland , including Westlake , Parma , and Strongsville , as well Medina , Norton , and North Canton . The incumbent is Republican Anthony Gonzalez , who was first elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2018.[2]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Anthony Gonzalez , incumbent U.S. Representative[66]
Primary results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Declared [ ]
Aaron Paul Godfrey, physicist and candidate for Ohio's 16th congressional district in 2018 [66]
Ronald Karpus III[66]
Primary results [ ]
General election [ ]
Predictions [ ]
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [30]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Inside Elections [23]
Safe R
June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [24]
Safe R
July 2, 2020
Politico [25]
Safe R
April 19, 2020
Daily Kos [26]
Safe R
June 3, 2020
RCP [27]
Safe R
June 9, 2020
Niskanen [28]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
Results [ ]
See also [ ]
Notes [ ]
^ a b c Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
^ Kahn (L) with 3%; "Don't recall" with 2%; Did not vote with 1%; would not vote with 0%
^ Not yet released
Partisan clients
^ Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC, which endorsed Schroder prior to this poll's sampling period.
^ a b Poll sponsored by the DCCC
^ Poll conducted for the Schroder campaign.
^ a b c Poll sponsored by Tims' campaign.
^ Poll sponsored by Shearer's campaign.
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^ a b "Unofficial Election Results" . Ohio Secretary of State . April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020 .
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Further reading [ ]
External links [ ]
Elections & Voting at the Ohio Secretary of State official website
Ohio at Ballotpedia
Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Ohio" , Voting & Elections Toolkits
"Ohio: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links" , Vote.org , Oakland, CA
"League of Women Voters of Ohio" . (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters )
National Institute on Money in Politics; Campaign Finance Institute, "Ohio 2019 & 2020 Elections" , Followthemoney.org
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