2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

← 2008 November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02) 2012 →
All 18 Ohio seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Last election 8 10 Seats won 13 5 Seat change 5 5 Popular vote 2,053,075 1,611,112 Percentage 53.67% 42.12% Swing 7.31% 9.09%
District results County results Republican   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Democratic   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   80–90%

The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio were 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 elections were held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.

Overview

District 1

2010 Ohio's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Chabot Steve Driehaus Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 103,770 92,672 Percentage 51.5% 46.0%

U.S. Representative before election Steve Driehaus Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Steve Chabot Republican

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 Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.

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District 2

2010 Ohio's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Jean Schmidt Surya Yalamanchili Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 139,027 82,431 Percentage 58.5% 34.7%

U.S. Representative before election Jean Schmidt Republican Elected U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt Republican

Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt had represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.

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District 3

2010 Ohio's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Turner Joe Roberts Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 152,629 71,455 Percentage 68.1% 31.9%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Turner Republican Elected U.S. Representative Mike Turner Republican

Republican incumbent Mike Turner had represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS^{[dead link]}) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.

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District 4

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS^{[dead link]}) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.

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FEC, as of June 30, 2010:

District 5

2010 Ohio's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Bob Latta Caleb Finkenbiner Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 140,703 54,919 Percentage 67.8% 26.5%

U.S. Representative before election Bob Latta Republican Elected U.S. Representative Bob Latta Republican

Republican incumbent Bob Latta had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.

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District 6

2010 Ohio's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Bill Johnson Charlie Wilson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 103,170 92,823 Percentage 50.19% 45.15%

County results Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. Representative before election Charlie Wilson Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Bill Johnson Republican

Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS^{[dead link]}), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.

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District 7

2010 Ohio's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Austria Bill Conner Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 135,721 70,400 Percentage 62.17% 32.25%

U.S. Representative before election Steve Austria Republican Elected U.S. Representative Steve Austria Republican

Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site Archived 2010-09-10 at the Wayback Machine, PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS Archived October 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.

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District 8

2010 Ohio's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee John Boehner Justin Coussoule Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 142,731 65,883 Percentage 65.64% 30.30%

U.S. Representative before election John Boehner Republican Elected U.S. Representative John Boehner Republican

Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who had 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 Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS Archived October 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) in the general election.

Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes (84%), winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters.

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District 9

Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who had represented this district since 1983, was running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott. Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons. Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

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FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10

District 10

Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich had represented this district since 1997. He faced Republican Peter J. Corrigan (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine)in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 59% of the vote.

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District 11

Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine).

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District 12

Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi had represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks (campaign site, PVS^{[dead link]}), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.

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District 13

Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton had represented this district since 2007. She defeated Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the 2010 general election.

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District 14

Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette had 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 Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.

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District 15

2010 Ohio's 15th congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Stivers Mary Jo Kilroy Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 119,741 91,077 Percentage 54.2% 41.3%

U.S. Representative before election Mary Jo Kilroy Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Steve Stivers Republican

Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy faced four challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon (campaign site Archived September 16, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine), independent perennial candidate Bill Buckel and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008. Kilroy was defeated in 2010.

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District 16

2010 Ohio's 16th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Renacci John Boccieri Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 144,652 90,833 Percentage 52.1% 41.3%

U.S. Representative before election John Boccieri Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jim Renacci Republican

Democratic incumbent John Boccieri had represented this district since 2009. He was challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins (PVS Archived September 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote. Boccieri was defeated in 2010.

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District 17

Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan had represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham (campaign site Archived 2010-08-27 at the Wayback Machine, PVS^{[dead link]}) and Independent James Traficant, a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

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District 18

2010 Ohio's 18th congressional district election

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Nominee Bob Gibbs Zack Space Lindsey Sutton Party Republican Democratic Constitution Popular vote 107,426 80,756 11,244 Percentage 53.9% 40.5% 5.1%

County results Gibbs:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Space:      40–50%      60–70%

U.S. Representative before election Zack Space Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Bob Gibbs Republican

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^{[dead link]}). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.

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References

External links

• Elections at Ohio Secretary of State
  • Official candidate list
  • Official candidate list
• U.S. Congress Candidates for Ohio Archived September 30, 2010, at the Wayback Machine at Project Vote Smart
• Ohio U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
• Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Ohio from OpenSecrets
• 2010 Ohio general election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
• House - Ohio from the Cook Political Report