2014 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 1,770,923 1,179,587 Percentage 60.02% 39.98% Swing 9.06% 6.93%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
90>%
Democratic
60–70%
70–80%
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 [ edit ] Statewide [ edit ] Popular vote Republican
59.03% Democratic
39.32% Other
1.65%
House seats Republican
75.00% Democratic
25.00%
District [ edit ] Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:[1]
District 1 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 1st congressional district election
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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jim Prues, marketing executive[4] [5] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Fred Kundrata (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Local officials Results [ edit ] District 2 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 2nd congressional district election
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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Marek Tyszkiewicz, actuary and former high school teacher[5] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran John Sheil, attorney[13] [14] William Smith, truck driver and nominee for this district in 2012 Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Marek Tyszkiewicz (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Results [ edit ] District 3 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 3rd congressional district election
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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] John Adams, manufacturing company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012 Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Joyce Beatty (D)
Labor unions Organizations Results [ edit ] District 4 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 4th congressional district election County resultsJordan: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Garrett : 50–60%
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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Janet Garrett, retired teacher[20] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 5 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 5th congressional district election
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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Libertarian primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eric Eberly and nominee for this seat in 2012 Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 6 [ edit ] 2014 Ohio's 6th congressional district election County resultsJohnson: 50–60% 60–70%Garrison: 50–60%
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio , including Steubenville , Marietta , and Ironton . It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Declined [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Green primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Bill Johnson (R)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Jennifer Garrison (D)
State legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations Debates [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 7 [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Former Democratic representative John Boccieri (who served in Ohio's 16th congressional district 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,[34] but put his plans on hold, to potentially run in another district or not at all.[35] Ultimately he did not run for any seat.
Candidates [ edit ] Declined [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 8 [ edit ] 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 Ohio's 8th congressional district since 1991.
Republican primary [ edit ] Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014,[36] he had insisted that he would run for reelection to the House and as Speaker.[37] Boehner faced primary challenges from two conservatives, Eric Gurr and J.D. Winteregg.
Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Eric Gurr, computer consultant[38] J.D. Winteregg, high school teacher and Tea Party member[39] [40] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Constitution primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 9 [ edit ] 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 Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983.
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Declined [ edit ] Isaac Quiñones II, former campaign aide[5] [43] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Marcy Kaptur (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Results [ edit ] District 10 [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] John D. Anderson, civilian air force acquisition logistics and sustainment manager and candidate for this seat in 2012 Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Bill Conner, programmer and Air Force veteran Withdrawn [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Libertarian primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 11 [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Marcia Fudge (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Results [ edit ] District 12 [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] David Tibbs, Army veteran Primary results [ edit ] Green primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 13 [ edit ] The 13th district covers the Mahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, including Youngstown and eastern parts of Akron . Democrat Tim Ryan was running for reelection.
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Tim Ryan (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Results [ edit ] District 14 [ edit ] 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 . Republican representative David Joyce had represented the 14th district since January 2013.
Republican primary [ edit ] Joyce was challenged in the Republican primary by State Representative Matt Lynch . Joyce, who had been called "Ohio's most vulnerable House Republican", did not win a primary election for the seat in 2012 after incumbent Republican Steve LaTourette retired months after winning the primary unopposed, leading local party leaders to pick Joyce to replace him.[45]
Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Libertarian primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] David Joyce (R)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Michael Wager (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Debates [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 15 [ edit ] 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 . It had been held by Republican Steve Stivers since 2011.
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Scott Wharton[49] farmer, airline pilot and candidate for this seat in 2012 [26] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Scott Wharton (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Results [ edit ] District 16 [ edit ] The 16th district takes in the western suburbs of Cleveland , including Westlake , Parma , and Strongsville , as well as Medina , Norton , and North Canton . It had been held by Republican Jim Renacci since 2011.
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Democrats were hoping to recruit a strong challenger to Renacci, as he had only won by 4 points in 2012.[51]
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