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
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
Statewide
Popular vote
Republican
59.03%
Democratic
39.32%
Other
1.65%
House seats
Republican
75.00%
Democratic
25.00%
District
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:[1]
District 1
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Jim Prues, marketing executive[4] [5]
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Fred Kundrata (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Local officials
Results
District 2
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Marek Tyszkiewicz, actuary and former high school teacher[5]
Eliminated in primary
Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran
John Sheil, attorney[13] [14]
William Smith, truck driver and nominee for this district in 2012
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Marek Tyszkiewicz (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 3
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
John Adams, manufacturing company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Joyce Beatty (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 4
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Janet Garrett, retired teacher[20]
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 5
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eric Eberly and nominee for this seat in 2012
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 6
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Primary results
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Bill Johnson (R)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Jennifer Garrison (D)
State legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations
Debates
Predictions
Results
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
Primary results
Democratic primary
Former Democratic representative John Boccieri (who served in Ohio's 16th congressional district 2010 elections by Republican Jim Renacci ) filed paperwork to run in the 7th district in January 2013,[34] [35]
Candidates
Declined
General election
Endorsements
Results
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 Ohio's 8th congressional district
Republican primary
Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014,[36] [37]
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Eric Gurr, computer consultant[38]
J.D. Winteregg, high school teacher and Tea Party member[39] [40]
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
Constitution primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
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 Ohio's 9th congressional district
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Declined
Isaac Quiñones II, former campaign aide[5] [43]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Marcy Kaptur (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
John D. Anderson, civilian air force acquisition logistics and sustainment manager and candidate for this seat in 2012
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Bill Conner, programmer and Air Force veteran
Withdrawn
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
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
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Marcia Fudge (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers
Results
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
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
David Tibbs, Army veteran
Primary results
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 13
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
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Tim Ryan (D)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers
Results
District 14
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
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
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
David Joyce (R)
Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Michael Wager (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations Newspapers
Debates
Predictions
Results
District 15
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Scott Wharton[49] 2012 [26]
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Scott Wharton (D)
U.S Senators Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 16
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
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
Democratic primary
Democrats were hoping to recruit a strong challenger to Renacci, as he had only won by 4 points in 2012.[51]
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
James Donenwirth, businessman
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
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