The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 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 elections of other federal and state offices, including a gubernatorial election.
Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeats %+/– % Republican 16 1,770,923 59.23 12 75.00 Democratic 15 1,179,587 39.45 4 25.00 Libertarian 3 23,937 0.80 0 0.00 Green 2 15,213 0.51 0 0.00 Constitution 1 10,257 0.34 0 0.00 Write-in 4 244 0.01 0 0.00Total 41 3,000,161 100.0 16 100.0
District Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:
DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 124,779 63.22% 72,604 36.78% 0 0.00% 197,383 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 132,658 65.96% 68,453 34.04% 0 0.00% 201,111 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 3 51,475 35.93% 91,769 64.06% 17 0.01% 143,261 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 4 125,907 67.67% 60,165 32.33% 0 0.00% 186,072 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 134,449 66.46% 58,507 28.92% 9,344 4.62% 202,300 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 111,026 58.23% 73,561 38.58% 6,065 3.18% 190,652 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 143,959 100.00% 0 0.00% 143,959 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 126,539 67.19% 51,534 27.36% 10,257 5.45% 188,330 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 51,704 32.17% 108,870 67.74% 141 0.09% 160,715 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 10 130,752 65.18% 63,249 31.53% 6,605 3.29% 200,606 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 35,461 20.55% 137,105 79.45% 0 0.00% 172,566 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 12 150,573 68.11% 61,360 27.75% 9,148 4.14% 221,081 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 13 55,233 31.46% 120,230 68.49% 86 0.05% 175,549 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 14 135,736 63.26% 70,856 33.02% 7,988 3.72% 214,580 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 15 128,496 66.02% 66,125 33.98% 0 0.00% 194,621 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 16 132,176 63.74% 75,199 36.26% 0 0.00% 207,375 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,770,923 59.03% 1,179,587 39.32% 49,651 1.65% 3,000,161 100.00%
District 1
The 1st district is based in Cincinnati, stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders with Kentucky and Indiana. It was represented by two-term Republican Congressman Steve Chabot.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve Chabot, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Fred Kundrata, Air Force veteran and Republican candidate for Ohio's 2nd congressional district in 2012
Eliminated in primary Jim Prues, marketing executive
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 2
The 2nd district takes eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Norwood and Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River. This seat had been held by Republican Brad Wenstrup since 2013.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brad Wenstrup, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marek Tyszkiewicz, actuary and former high school teacher
Eliminated in primary Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran John Sheil, attorney William Smith, truck driver and nominee for this district in 2012
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Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 3
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. It had been represented by Democrat Joyce Beatty since 2013.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joyce Beatty, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Adams, manufacturing company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary Eric Vennon
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 4
The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Oberlin. It had been represented by Republican Jim Jordan since 2007.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Jordan, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Janet Garrett, retired teacher
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 5
The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio, taking in Findlay, Defiance, and Bowling Green. It had been represented by Republican Bob Latta since 2007.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Latta, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Robert Fry, clergy
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Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Eric Eberly and nominee for this seat in 2012
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Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 6
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio, including Steubenville, Marietta, and Ironton. It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jennifer Garrison, former state representative
Eliminated in primary Gregory Howard
Declined Lou Gentile, state senator Anthony Traficanti, Mahoning County Commissioner
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Green primary Candidates Nominee Dennis Lambert
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General election Endorsements
Debate + 2014 Ohio's 6th congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic GreenKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Bill Johnson Jennifer Garrison Dennis Lambert1 Sep. 30, 2014 Susanne WalkerC-SPAN
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 7
The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton. It had been represented by Republican Bob Gibbs since 2011.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Gibbs, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Former Democratic representative John Boccieri (who served in for a single term, from 2009 through 2011, and was defeated in his bid for reelection in the 2010 elections by Republican Jim Renacci) filed paperwork to run in the 7th district in January 2013, but put his plans on hold, to potentially run in another district or not at all. Ultimately he did not run for any seat.
Candidates Declined John Boccieri, former U.S. Representative
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Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 8
The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County, as well as taking in Springfield. Republican John Boehner, the Speaker of the House, had represented since 1991. This was Boehner's last election to this seat, as he would resign from office on October 31, 2015.
Republican primary Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014, he had insisted that he would run for reelection to the House and as Speaker. Boehner faced primary challenges from two conservatives, Eric Gurr and J.D. Winteregg.
Candidates Nominee John Boehner, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Eric Gurr, computer consultant J.D. Winteregg, high school teacher and Tea Party member
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom Poetter, professor at Miami University
Eliminated in primary Matthew Guyette
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Constitution primary Candidates Nominee Jim Condit, Jr
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 9
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. Marcy Kaptur had represented since 1983.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marcy Kaptur, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined Isaac Quiñones II, former campaign aide
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard May
Eliminated in primary Robert C. Horrocks Jr.
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Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 10
The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. It had been held by Republican Congressman Mike Turner since 2003.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Turner, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary John D. Anderson, civilian air force acquisition logistics and sustainment manager and candidate for this seat in 2012
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Robert Klepinger
Eliminated in primary Bill Conner, programmer and Air Force veteran
Withdrawn Russ Gottesman
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Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee David Harlow
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 11
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. It had been represented by Democrat Marcia Fudge since 2008.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marcia Fudge, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Zetzer
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Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 12
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. It had been held by Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi since 2001.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Pat Tiberi, incumbent U.S. Representative
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Tibbs, Army veteran
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Green primary Candidates Nominee Bob Hart
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