The 2024 Ohio general elections were held on November 5, 2024, throughout the US state of Ohio.
Federal offices President
Senate
Republican businessman Bernie Moreno defeated Democratic three-term incumbent Sherrod Brown. Brown secured only 46.5% of the vote, to Moreno's 50.1%. Primary elections took place on March 19, 2024. This was the first U.S. Senate race in Ohio where the incumbent was defeated since 2006, when Brown defeated Mike DeWine.
House of Representatives
All of Ohio's 15 seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2024. Prior to this election Republicans hold 10 seats and Democrats hold 5 seats.
State offices General Assembly Senate
The 16 even-numbered districts out of 33 seats in the Ohio Senate were up for election in 2024. Fifteen of these seats are held by Republicans and one is held by Democrats. Prior to the election, Republicans hold 26 seats and Democrats hold 7 seats.
House of Representatives
All 99 seats in the Ohio House of Representatives were up for election in 2024. Prior to the election, Republicans hold 67 seats and Democrats hold 32 seats.
Supreme Court
Associate Justice (term commencing 01/01/2025) Democratic primary Candidates Michael P. Donnelly, incumbent Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
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Results
Republican primary Candidates Megan E. Shanahan, Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge
Endorsements
Results
General election
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MichaelDonnelly (D) MeganShanahan (R) UndecidedActiVoteActiVoteOctober 2–25, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%45%55%–ActiVoteActiVoteAugust 9 – September 13, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%46%54%–
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Associate Justice (term commencing 01/02/2025) Democratic primary Candidates Melody J. Stewart, incumbent Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
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Results
Republican primary Candidates Joe Deters, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
Endorsements
Results
General election
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MelodyStewart (D) JoeDeters (R) UndecidedActiVoteOctober 2–25, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%45%55%–ActiVoteAugust 9 – September 13, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%48%52%–
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Associate Justice (unexpired term ending 12/31/2026)
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lisa Forbes, Eighth District Court of Appeals judge
Eliminated in primary Terri Jamison, Tenth District Court of Appeals judge
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Candidates Dan Hawkins, Franklin County Common Pleas Judge
Endorsements
Results
General election
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DanHawkins (R) LisaForbes (D) UndecidedActiVoteOctober 2–25, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%54%46%–ActiVoteAugust 9 – September 13, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%53%47%–
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Court of Appeals
The Ohio District Courts of Appeals consists of 69 judges in 12 districts. Judges serve a 6-year term. Approximately 1/3 of these positions were up for election in 2024.
Ballot initiatives 2024 Ohio Issue 1 on gerrymandering
See also Elections in Ohio Political party strength in Ohio
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