United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2012
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The 2012 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Ohio will take place on November 6, 2012. Voters will elect 16 candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was December 7, 2011. The primary elections were held on March 6, 2012.
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds 13 of the 18 Congressional seats from Ohio. However, the state lost two seats after the 2010 census and will elect 16 representatives.
| Members of the U.S. House from Ohio -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 5 | 4 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 12 | |
| Total | 18 | 16 | |
Incumbents
Heading into the 2012 election, the incumbents for the 18 congressional districts are:
| Name: | Party: | District: |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Sutton |  Democratic
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 13 |
| Bill Johnson |  Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 6 |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 7 |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 10 |
| Jean Schmidt | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 2 |
| Jim Jordan | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 4 |
| James B. Renacci | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 16 |
| John A. Boehner | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 8 |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 11 |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 9 |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 10 |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 12 |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 5 |
| Steve Austria | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 7 |
| Steve Chabot | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 1 |
| Steve Stivers | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 15 |
| Steven C. LaTourette | Republican
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 14 |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic
| U.S. House, Ohio, District 13 |
Primary winners
The following candidates won a primary on March 6, 2012:[1]
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Third Party
Candidates
Ohio's 1st congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 2nd congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 3rd congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 4th congressional district elections, 2012
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General election candidates
Jim Slone
Jim Jordan Incumbent
Chris Kalla
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Ohio's 5th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 6th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 7th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 8th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 9th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 10th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 11th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 12th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 13th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 14th congressional district elections, 2012
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General election candidates
Note: Incumbent Steven C. LaTourette announced on July 31, 2012 that he would be retiring in 2012, rather than seeking re-election. David Joyce was selected as the Republican replacement nominee.[34] Democratic nominee Dale Virgil Blanchard may be replaced for the general election as well. [35][36]
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Ohio's 15th congressional district elections, 2012
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Ohio's 16th congressional district elections, 2012
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Race background
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in Ohio in 2012 as one of the states that could determine whether Democrats retake the House or Republican holds its majority in 2013.[40] Ohio tied with Pennsylvania for 9th on the list.[40]
See also
References
- ↑ Cincinnati.com "Ohio's GOP presidential primary field set" Accessed January 15, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Secretary of State of Ohio "Candidates for US Representative Primary," Created February 7, 2012
- ↑ Cincinnati Enquirer "William R. Smith, the Invisible Candidate" Accessed March 9, 2012
- ↑ National Journal "The mystery nominee in Ohio" Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post "Upset in Ohio: Rep. Jean Schmidt (R) loses primary to Brad Wenstrup" Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ WOSU NPR "Filing Deadline Brings Surprises Along With Candidates," December 8, 2011
- ↑ The Hill Former Rep. Kilroy to run for House December 2, 2011
- ↑ The Columbus Dispatch December 2, 2011
- ↑ Columbus Dispatch "Candidates lining up to run in 2012," December 8, 2011
- ↑ wosu.org "New Congressional Map Draws New Candidates" Accessed February 3, 2012
- ↑ Thisweeknews.com "Reynoldsburg's Long begins campaign for U.S. House seat" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ The Chronicle Telegram "Elyrian files to run for 4th district seat" Accessed Febraury 3, 2012
- ↑ aclpo.org "Libertarians on the 2012 ballot in Allen County" Accessed February 3, 2012
- ↑ OhioDaily blog "Angela Zimmann files to run for Bob "Who?" Latta's congressional seat" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Toledo Blade "4 certified for place in District 5 primary" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Toledo Blade "Political hopefuls in area meet primary filing deadline" Accessed February 3, 2012
- ↑ The Hill "Former Rep. Charlie Wilson will seek rematch in Ohio Accessed December 6, 2011
- ↑ Wheeling News-Register "Four Vie For Seats In 6th" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Wheeling News-Register "Four Vie For Seats In 6th" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ The Plain Dealer. "Ex-Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is treasurer for congressional candidate Joyce Healy-Abrams." Accessed March 7, 2012.
- ↑ CantonRep.com "Candidates file campaign finance reports" Accessed February 3, 2012
- ↑ Fox Toledo "Veysey enters tight 9th district race" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Politico Joe the Plumber running for Congress in Ohio's 9th congressional district December 6, 2011
- ↑ Toledo Blade "Auctioneer from Huron to oppose Plumber Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ wyso.org Neuhardt announces candidacy for Ohio's 10th congressional district January 4, 2012
- ↑ Dayton Daily News Candidate removed from local congressional race January 4, 2012
- ↑ Kettering-Oakwood Times Two GOP incumbents, One Dem to run for 10th district January 4, 2012
- ↑ wdtn.com "Beavercreek man running in 10th Congressional District" Accessed February 4, 2012
- ↑ Kettering-Oakwood Times "Two GOP incumbents, one Dem to run for 10th District" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ WOSU NPR "Filing Deadline Brings Surprises Along With Candidates," December 8, 2011
- ↑ Dayton Daily News "Voters to face crowded ballot in 2012" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ opensecrets.org Ohio congressional races in 2012
- ↑ Cleveland.com "Republican challenger Marisha Agana says U.S. Rep Tim Ryan contributed 'billions' to national debt" Accessed Janaury 16, 2012
- ↑ Cleveland.com "Northeast Ohio GOP leaders choose David Joyce to replace outgoing Rep. Steve LaTourette on ballot (updated)" Accessed August 13, 2012
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- ↑ Roll Call "Democrat From Athens Will Challenge Steve Stivers in Ohio," December 8, 2011
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Low-profile Libertarian candidate Jeffrey Blevins quits congressional race," August 23, 2012
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Washington Post "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012" Accessed April 25, 2012
