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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

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election_name2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
countryOhio
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
previous_year2008
next_election2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
next_year2012
seats_for_electionAll 18 Ohio seats to the United States House of Representatives
election_date
party1Republican Party (United States)
last_election18
seats113
seat_change15
popular_vote12,053,075
percentage153.67%
swing17.31%
party2Democratic Party (United States)
last_election210
seats25
seat_change25
popular_vote21,611,112
percentage242.12%
swing29.09%
map_image
map_caption

Republican Democratic

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

United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/–
Republican2,053,07553.67%813+5
Democratic1,611,11242.12%105-5
Libertarian101,5492.65%00-
Constitution26,7220.70%00-
Green2,0000.01%00-
Independent30,8160.81%00-
Totals3,825,274100%1818

By district

Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:

DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResultRepublican Party (United States)}}"Democratic Party (United States)}}"Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1103,77051.49%92,67245.99%5,0762.52%201,518100.00%Republican gain
District 2139,02758.45%82,43134.66%16,3876.89%237,845100.00%Republican hold
District 3152,62968.11%71,45531.89%00.00%224,084100.00%Republican hold
District 4146,02971.49%50,53324.74%7,7083.77%204,270100.00%Republican hold
District 5140,70367.83%54,91926.47%11,8315.70%207,453100.00%Republican hold
District 6103,17050.19%92,82345.15%9,5824.66%205,575100.00%Republican gain
District 7135,72162.17%70,40032.25%12,1925.58%218,313100.00%Republican hold
District 8142,73165.64%65,88330.30%8,8224.06%217,436100.00%Republican hold
District 983,42340.65%121,81959.35%00.00%205,242100.00%Democratic hold
District 1083,80943.87%101,34353.05%5,8743.08%191,026100.00%Democratic hold
District 1128,75417.07%139,69382.93%00.00%168,447100.00%Democratic hold
District 12150,16355.78%110,30740.98%8,7103.24%269,180100.00%Republican hold
District 1394,36744.27%118,80655.73%00.00%213,173100.00%Democratic hold
District 14149,87864.92%72,60431.45%8,3833.63%230,865100.00%Republican hold
District 15119,47154.16%91,07741.29%10,0484.55%220,596100.00%Republican gain
District 16114,65252.08%90,83341.26%14,6526.66%220,137100.00%Republican gain
District 1757,35230.08%102,75853.89%30,55616.03%190,666100.00%Democratic hold
District 18107,42653.86%80,75640.49%11,2665.65%199,448100.00%Republican gain
Total2,053,07553.67%1,611,11242.12%161,0874.21%3,825,274100.00%

District 1

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

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorSteve Driehaus (D)Steve Chabot (R)Other
American Action ForumAugust 16–21, 2010400± 4.90%45%47%8%
The Polling CompanyJuly 30-August 2, 2010301± 5.65%41%51%7%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 2

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 3

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 4

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.

FEC, as of June 30, 2010:

Candidate (party)ReceiptsDisbursementsCash on handDebt
Jim Jordan (R)$580,530$361,192$793,203$0
Doug Litt (D)$5,885$2,203$3,675$0
Donald Kissick (L)Unreported

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 5

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 6

Results of the 2010 House election in Ohio's 6th District

Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (PVS) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 7

Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site , PVS), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 8

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), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS) in the general election.

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

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.

FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10

Candidate (party)ReceiptsDisbursementsCash on handDebt
Rich Iott (R)$876,968$606,603$324,091$823,100
Marcy Kaptur (D)$313,131$223,776$1,044,932$0

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 10

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 11

Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS).

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

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), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 13

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

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). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 15

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 16

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

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 17

Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan had represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham (campaign site , PVS) and Independent James Traficant, a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

District 18

Gibbs:
Space:
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). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2010
RothenbergNovember 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 1, 2010
RCPNovember 1, 2010
CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010
New York TimesNovember 1, 2010
FiveThirtyEightNovember 1, 2010

Results

Ref: Official candidate list from the Ohio Secretary of State

References

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