Ohio's 82nd House of Representatives district
| Ohio's 82nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Population (2010) • Citizens of voting age | 111,625 86,044 | ||
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Ohio's 82nd House of Representatives district is one of the many constituencies of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio. This district is represented by Representative Craig Riedel.
The 82nd district encompasses Van Wert, Defiance, and Paulding Counties, as well as parts of northern Auglaize County.
Representatives[]
| Representatives | Party | Years of Service | Hometown | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Burkley | Republican | January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017 | Payne | Lost the primary election to Craig Riedel |
| Craig Riedel | January 1, 2017 - Present | Defiance |
Elections[]
2020[]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel (Incumbent) | 45,059 | 100% | |
| Independent | Elecia Wobler | 1,462 | 3.1% | |
| Total votes | 45,059 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018[]
The 2018 election in Ohio will be held on November 6, 2018.
Incumbent representative Craig Riedel is eligible for re-election and is widely expected to run again.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel (Incumbent) | 29,519 | 73.54% | |
| Democratic | Aden Wyatt Baker | 10,622 | 26.46% | |
| Total votes | 40,141 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared
- Craig Riedel, incumbent representative[4]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared
2016[]
District 82 was at the center of a bitter primary campaign between Incumbent representative Tony Burkley and his challenger, former Nucor- salesman Craig Riedel. Both campaigned on the ideals of fiscal and social conservatism, with the Riedel campaign portraying Burkley as a 'career politician' who didn't understand the needs of the district.
Campaign themes included the Charter Schools/School Voucher program, the Ohio Budget, and making Ohio a "right-to-work" state.
Reidel went on to defeat Burkley in the primary, with the latter winning only his home county (Paulding).[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel | 11,977 | 53.10% | |
| Republican | Tony Burkley (Incumbent) | 10,578 | 46.90% | |
| Total votes | 22,555 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Riedel | 39,457 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 39,457 | 100% | ||
2014[]
In 2014, incumbent representative Tony Burkley faced Brett Eley of Wapakoneta. Burkley won the primary in a landslide and went on to win the general election unopposed.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Burkley | 22,735 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,735 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012[]
In 2012, former Paulding County Commissioner Tony Burkley ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
Pete Schlegel, a country musician and farmer from Defiance County,[10] ran as an independent. He criticized Burkley for his history in local politics and ran an "outsider" campaign. Burkley handily defeated Schlegel in the general election, 59-41%[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Burkley | 27,922 | 59.04% | |
| Independent | Pete Schlegel | 19,423 | 40.96% | |
| Total votes | 47,345 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Ohio 2010 Census Statistics - Public Mapping Project". Publicmapping.org. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
- ^ "2020 General election results". sos.state.oh.us/elections.
- ^ "2018 General election results". sos.state.oh.us/elections.
- ^ "More candidates enter crowded field for Ohio governor". The Blade. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Baker to run for state representative in 2018 - Times Bulletin". www.timesbulletin.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "Democrats hold rally in Kalida - The Lima News". The Lima News. LimaOhio.com. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2018-02-15.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^ a b c "Ohio House of Representatives District 82 - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "2016 General election results". sos.state.oh.us/elections.
- ^ "2014 General election results". sos.state.oh.us/elections.
- ^ "Independent Schlegel challenging for statehouse seat - Times Bulletin". timesbulletin.com. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "2012 General election results". sos.state.oh.us/elections.
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