2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

Overview

Statewide

District

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:

District 1

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

• Steve Chabot, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Fred Kundrata, Air Force veteran and Republican candidate for Ohio's 2nd congressional district in 2012

Eliminated in primary

• Jim Prues, marketing executive

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

U.S Senators

• Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (2007–present)

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Organizations

• Alliance for Retired Americans

Local officials

• John Cranley, Mayor of Cincinnati (2013–present)
• Chris Seelbach, Member of Cincinnati City Council
• Wendell Young, Member of Cincinnati City Council

Predictions

Results

District 2

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

• Brad Wenstrup, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Marek Tyszkiewicz, actuary and former high school teacher

Eliminated in primary

• Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran
• John Sheil, attorney
• William Smith, truck driver and nominee for this district in 2012

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

U.S Senators

• Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (2007–present)

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
• United Auto Workers

Organizations

• Alliance for Retired Americans
• National Organization for Women
• Sierra Club

Predictions

Results

District 3

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

• Joyce Beatty, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John Adams, manufacturing company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

• Eric Vennon

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• Human Rights Campaign
• National Organization for Women
• Sierra Club

Predictions

Results

District 4

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

• Jim Jordan, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Janet Garrett, retired teacher

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee
• Republican Liberty Caucus

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer{{cite web |author1=The Plain Dealer Editorial Board |title=Roundup of endorsements for the Nov. 4 election: editorial board

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Predictions

Results

District 5

Latta:
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

• Bob Latta, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Robert Fry, clergy

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Eric Eberly and nominee for this seat in 2012

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Newspapers

• Toledo Blade

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Predictions

Results

District 6

Johnson:
Garrison:

The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio, including Steubenville, Marietta, and Ironton. It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bill Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jennifer Garrison, former state representative

Eliminated in primary

• Gregory Howard

Declined

• Lou Gentile, state senator
• Anthony Traficanti, Mahoning County Commissioner

Primary results

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dennis Lambert

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• International Union of Operating Engineers
• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Newspapers

• Youngstown Vindicator

State legislators

• Jack Cera, state representative
• Lou Gentile, state senator
• Debbie Phillips, state representative
• Joe Schiavoni, state senator

Local officials

• Anthony Traficanti, Mahoning County Commissioner

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• American Federation of Teachers
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
• Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
• United Auto Workers
• United Steelworkers
• United Transportation Union
• Utility Workers Union of America

Organizations

• Blue Dog Coalition

Debates

• Complete video of debate, September 30, 2014

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

• Bob Gibbs, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Former Democratic representative John Boccieri (who served in 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, but put his plans on hold, to potentially run in another district or not at all. Ultimately he did not run for any seat.

Candidates

Declined

• John Boccieri, former U.S. Representative

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Predictions

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 since 1991.

Republican primary

Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014, he had insisted that he would run for reelection to the House and as Speaker. Boehner faced primary challenges from two conservatives, Eric Gurr and J.D. Winteregg.

Candidates

Nominee

• John Boehner, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Eric Gurr, computer consultant
• J.D. Winteregg, high school teacher and Tea Party member

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tom Poetter, professor at Miami University

Eliminated in primary

• Matthew Guyette

Primary results

Constitution primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jim Condit, Jr

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Predictions

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 since 1983.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Marcy Kaptur, incumbent U.S. Representative

Declined

• Isaac Quiñones II, former campaign aide

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Richard May

Eliminated in primary

• Robert C. Horrocks Jr.

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• Human Rights Campaign
• Sierra Club

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Toledo Blade

Predictions

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

• Mike Turner, incumbent U.S. Representative

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

• Robert Klepinger

Eliminated in primary

• Bill Conner, programmer and Air Force veteran

Withdrawn

• Russ Gottesman

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Harlow

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Predictions

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

• Marcia Fudge, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mark Zetzer

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• Human Rights Campaign
• National Organization for Women
• Sierra Club

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer

Organizations

• Republican Liberty Caucus

Predictions

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

• Pat Tiberi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Tibbs, Army veteran

Primary results

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Bob Hart

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Predictions

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

• Tim Ryan, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• John Stephen Luchansky

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Thomas Pekarek

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• Human Rights Campaign

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer

Predictions

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.

Candidates

Nominee

• David Joyce, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Matt Lynch, state representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Michael Wager, attorney

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Macko

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• National Association of Letter Carriers

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer

U.S Senators

• Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (2007–present)

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Organizations

• Alliance for Retired Americans

Newspapers

• The Akron Beacon-Journal

Debates

• Complete video of debate, October 13, 2014

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

• Steve Stivers, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Scott Wharton farmer, airline pilot and candidate for this seat in 2012

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

U.S Senators

• Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator (2007–present)

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Alliance for Retired Americans
• National Organization for Women

Predictions

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

• Jim Renacci, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Democratic primary

Democrats were hoping to recruit a strong challenger to Renacci, as he had only won by 4 points in 2012.

Candidates

Nominee

• Pete Crossland, emeritus Professor of Political Science at Kent State University and former state representative

Eliminated in primary

• James Donenwirth, businessman

Primary results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• National Federation of Independent Business
• National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund
• National Right to Life Committee

Newspapers

• Cleveland Plain Dealer

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Communication Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• United Auto Workers

Newspapers

• The Akron Beacon-Journal

Predictions

Results

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