All U.S. House districts, including the 3rd Congressional District of Ohio, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for May 3, 2022. The filing deadline was March 4, 2022.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

Republicans won a 222-213 majority in the U.S. House in 2022.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 71.1% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 27.4%.^[1]

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Lee Stahley and Alexander Amicucci in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty (D)	70.5	182,324
		Lee Stahley (R)	29.5	76,455
	Submit photo	Alexander Amicucci (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	18

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 258,797
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty	100.0	48,241

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 48,241
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Matthew Meade (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Lee Stahley advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Stahley	100.0	30,250

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 30,250
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Chris Martin (R)
Michael Young (R)

Voting information

See also: Voting in Ohio

Election information in Ohio: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
Online: Oct. 11, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2022
By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2022
Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 12, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Lee Stahley (R)

Our current leaders have failed us, they have stopped serving those that elected them. We need a fresh new voice for this district. Someone who will represent the people, not the their own best interests.

We have seen over the past few years our current elected leader spit in the face of law enforcement, abuse their position, and even get arrested in the nations capitol. Its time for change. We need to send our current elected official to retirement.

Our nation is struggling. Under the current administration Americans are struggling to keep food on the table, pay their bills, and get to work. Inflation is at an all time high, gas prices through the roof, and product shortages nationwide. We can no longer sit idle and accept this, we need new representatives who will fight for the American people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lee Stahley (R)

I am passionate about healthcare, nation security, and human rights. Healthcare is not only important to me, but to the American people. We are being taken advantage of by the healthcare industry. Pharmaceutical companies have been able to price medication how ever they please. No American should have to decide between taking any medication and putting food on their table. We live in one of the greatest countries on earth, we should have a healthcare system that cares for our citizens, not extorts them for money.

National security is also important to me. As stated above, America is one of the greatest countries on earth and I want everyone who wants to experience America, to have the chance to experience it. With that said, it is important we know who is coming in and out of our country. It is a matter of national security to know who we are letting into the country. Secure our borders, but established a better system to allow those into the country who want to come into our country.

Human rights is something I have had a strong passion for since I was a young kid. Growing up in the city of Whitehall I was able to be a part of a community that was diverse in many different ways. We need to do what we can to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans. I believe we need to reduce the capacity of the federal government and give the power back to the people. Why are we allowing the government to make personal decisions on our behalf? Its time for a new vision!

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Lee Stahley (R)

One political leader I look up to would be former president Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan in my own opinion was one of the greatest presidents in history. Reagan was a man of character and stood for the American people and the values that America has always stood for. President Reagan was tough on crime and fought hard against the influx of illegal substances into the United States. President Reagan was a master in diplomacy and negotiation. Reagan fought against excessive taxing and brought the tax rate from 70% to 28% creating a strong economy.

I also look up to former prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Both critics and supporters of Thatcher agreed on one thing, she got thins done. Baroness Thatcher has taught me five life lessons that are directly applied to American politics. 1) Have a clear set of values and priorities. 2) Don't rush everything at once. 3) Pick your fights. 4) Master the detail.

5) Listen to advise.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lee Stahley (R)

Courage and dedication. We need leaders who will be courageous to stand against the norm, who will not be afraid to speak up and speak out for the change needed. We need someone who is dedicated to the American people, not someone who goes into the position with an agenda the directly contradicts the desires of those who elected them.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lee Stahley (R)

I am feisty and not afraid to challenge the norm. I have never been one who has sought to fit in or be like everyone else. I will not be afraid to stand up and speak out for what is right no matter what the repercussions are. I always ask why. I am not one to accept a just because answer. I look for the why in everything.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lee Stahley (R)

The first priority of someone elected to this position is to represent ALL of the constituents in their district. They are the voice for that district at the federal level. We need someone in that position who will actively stand up and fight for the people of their district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lee Stahley (R)

I would like to leave a legacy of service over self. I feel it is not only a duty but a privilege to fight for the betterment of your country.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Lee Stahley (R)

One of the first historical events I remember in my lifetime was September 11th, 2001. I was eight years old at the time, and in elementary school. I remember seeing the teachers loose all expression on their faces as they picked up the phone to be told what events were unfolding. I remember coming home and seeing on the television the events unfold live. I remember crying knowing that people were loosing their lives and that our country was attacked, but not fully grasping the full scale of what really had happened. My parents were very open and honest with me about everything that happened. They did not want to shelter me or hide the truth from me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lee Stahley (R)

My first job was with the Kroger Company. I started when I was 15 as a grocery bagger and cart boy. I worked with Kroger for almost 5 years. Went from being a bagger to cashier, and even got into customer service. My time with Kroger and working with the public sealed my passion for public service.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lee Stahley (R)

The Giver by Lois Lowry is one of my all time favorite novels. The book shows how important our memories are and how strong they make us as people. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Lee Stahley (R)

This is a hard question to answer. There are so many fictional characters I would want to be, mainly just to have super powers or abilities. For example, I would like to be Superman because he can fly, he can turn back time by flying.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lee Stahley (R)

We don't talk about Bruno. As a Sunday School teacher, a God Father, and a Big Cousin I have heard this song a million and one times. It is a catchy tune but just the sheer amount of times I have heard this song has engraved it into my brain and memory. Now anytime someone even says the words we don't talk about, my head breaks out into a musical number right out of the Disney movie Encanto.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lee Stahley (R)

I have struggled financially throughout my young adult life. I have lived in a liberally ran government for most of my adult life. In that time, I have seen the rise of school tuition, gas prices soar exponentially, taxes being risen, the cost of living rise, all while income stayed the same. I started to attend college like most do right after high school, but I questioned the need. I fell in love with the optical industry, and loved being an optician. I did not need a college degree to be an optician, rather I needed to complete an apprenticeship program to receive my license. Why go into debt for college if the degree was not beneficial? I have battled with a crippling autoimmune disorder for the majority of my life, and have seen first hand how the cost of medication can hinder someone from achieving a healthier more sustainable lifestyle.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Lee Stahley (R)

I do not think it is beneficial. I think it is important for those who represent the people know the people and understand what the people are currently struggling with. I do not think it beneficial for someone who has been serving in an elected office for many years to represent those they are no longer relatable to. I believe we need representatives that relate to the people, that are aware of the constant daily struggles the American people face. I believe that having leaders in office that no longer relate to the people, but the opposite in fact, representing corporations and top donors will hinder the growth of this nation.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Lee Stahley (R)

Over the next decade I foresee one of the greatest challenges in the United States to be energy. Currently, under the Biden administration, America is losing any energy independence and is becoming solely reliant on energy from outside resources. I believe we as a country should make it a priority to establish energy independence and free ourselves from the handcuffs holding the country back by relying on energy from countries such as Russia and China. I believe in the Trump era policies of America First.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Lee Stahley (R)

I would like to be a part of the House Committee on Appropriations. I am passionate on fighting for the American people, and the Committee on Appropriations is the committee that does just that. This committee works on behalf of the American people by prioritizing good schools, robust job training, affordable higher education, quality health care, and better infrastructure.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Lee Stahley (R)

I believe that there should be term limits for members of the House of Representatives. With that said, I do believe that the appropriate term length and limit is two consecutive four year terms. Allowing a member of congress to have a four year term will ensure that the member is focused on working for their constituents and the American people, rather than worrying about the next election.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Lee Stahley (R)

Term limits are vital. We need to have term limits to promote change and growth. By allowing the same individuals to continuously lead because of the political capital and massive donor funds they have does not foster a mentality conducive of change and growth. We cant allow the same views to be represented for over a decade in office, we need to create an atmosphere that welcomes and strives from having new opinions and views being brought forward.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lee Stahley (R)

I am going to say no. We are in a new age and things are not as they once were. We need someone who has a new vision of the future. We need someone who is ready to modernize the United States and lead the country into the next generation.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Lee Stahley (R)

I heard a story from a young single mother whos child was just diagnosed with a form of cancer. She has had to make many sacrifices in order to afford the treatments. This is a dedicated mother, and she would do anything for her child. In the United States this is a norm, and it is disgusting. We are a world super power, one of the richest countries on earth. The American people should not have to decide between food on their table and buying medication. We need to do better.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Lee Stahley (R)

What happened when the optician fell into the lens grinder? He made a SPECTACLE of themselves! lol

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lee Stahley (R)

Compromise is absolutely necessary and essential for getting things done in the realm of politics. With that said, I will never compromise on my moral values.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Lee Stahley (R)

My priority would be the American people, always. If we are tasked with a bill that is raising revenue I would need to be shown that it is the only option and in the best interest of the American people.

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.^[2] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.^[3] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Joyce Beatty	Democratic Party	$2,243,896	$1,043,588	$2,156,897	As of December 31, 2022
Lee Stahley	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Alexander Amicucci	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. * Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[4]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[5]^[6]^[7]

Race ratings: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Ohio in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Ohio, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Ohio	U.S. House	Major party	50	$85.00	2/2/2022	Source
Ohio	U.S. House	Minor party	25	$85.00	2/2/2022	Source
Ohio	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of the vote cast for governor in the district in the last election	$85.00	5/2/2022	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

	2024 → ← 2020
Ohio's 3rd Congressional District
	Democratic primary; Republican primary; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: March 4, 2022
	Primary: May 3, 2022; General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
	Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Voting in Ohio
Race ratings
	Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+20; Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic; Inside Elections: Solid Democratic; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
	U.S. Senate battlegrounds; U.S. House battlegrounds; Federal and state primary competitiveness; Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022
See also
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Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Ohio District 3
until January 2, 2023

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Ohio District 3
starting January 3, 2023

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Ohio after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district.^[8] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.^[9]

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Ohio
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Ohio's 1st	53.5%	45.0%	47.7%	50.9%
Ohio's 2nd	26.7%	72.0%	42.9%	55.6%
Ohio's 3rd	71.1%	27.4%	70.0%	28.4%
Ohio's 4th	31.4%	67.1%	31.2%	67.1%
Ohio's 5th	35.8%	62.6%	36.7%	61.6%
Ohio's 6th	35.0%	63.7%	26.5%	72.2%
Ohio's 7th	44.8%	54.0%	42.2%	56.5%
Ohio's 8th	38.3%	60.3%	32.5%	66.0%
Ohio's 9th	47.7%	50.6%	58.8%	39.7%
Ohio's 10th	47.4%	50.9%	47.0%	51.4%
Ohio's 11th	78.3%	20.7%	79.8%	19.2%
Ohio's 12th	33.8%	64.7%	46.3%	52.2%
Ohio's 13th	50.7%	47.9%	51.0%	47.6%
Ohio's 14th	41.9%	56.8%	44.9%	53.9%
Ohio's 15th	45.8%	52.6%	42.2%	56.3%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Ohio.

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Ohio in 2022. Information below was calculated on April 6, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

In 2022, 70 candidates filed to run for Ohio’s 15 U.S. House districts, including 39 Republicans, 29 Democrats, and two independents. That's 4.7 candidates per district, more than the 4.4 candidates per district in 2020 and fewer than the 5.5 in 2018.

This was the first candidate filing deadline under new district lines adopted as part of Ohio's decennial redistricting process. Ohio was apportioned 15 seats in the House of Representatives, one less than it received after the 2010 census. The Ohio Redistricting Commission approved a redrawn congressional map on March 2 in a 5-2 vote along party lines. On March 18, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to overturn the map as part of the legal challenge that overturned the initial congressional map.

Two incumbents announced their departures from the House. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R) originally filed for re-election, but announced on April 6 that he would instead retire, though his name would remain on the ballot. Rep. Tim Ryan (D) chose to run for election to the U.S. Senate instead of seeking re-election. In the race to replace Ryan, seven candidates filed to seek the Republican nomination with the winner facing state Rep. and former House minority leader Emilia Sykes (D), who drew no primary challengers.

In all, candidate filings created 19 contested U.S. House primaries—10 Republicans and nine Democratic. Six incumbents seeking re-election drew no primary challengers. At the time of the filing deadline, all 15 districts were set to be contested in the general election with at least one Democrat and Republican filing in each.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+20. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 20 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Ohio's 3rd the 66th most Democratic district nationally.^[10]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Ohio's 3rd based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
71.1%	27.4%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Ohio, 2020

Ohio presidential election results (1900-2020)

12 Democratic wins
19 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Ohio and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Ohio
	Ohio	United States
Population	11,799,448	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	40,858	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	80.5%	70.4%
Black/African American	12.4%	12.6%
Asian	2.3%	5.6%
Native American	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Other (single race)	1.1%	5.1%
Multiple	3.6%	5.2%
Hispanic/Latino	3.9%	18.2%
Education
High school graduation rate	90.8%	88.5%
College graduation rate	28.9%	32.9%
Income
Median household income	$58,116	$64,994
Persons below poverty level	13.6%	12.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Ohio's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Ohio, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	1	4	5
Republican	1	12	13
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	16	18

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Ohio's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Ohio, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Richard Michael DeWine
Lieutenant Governor	Jon Husted
Secretary of State	Frank LaRose
Attorney General	Dave Yost

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Ohio General Assembly as of November 2022.

Ohio State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	8
	Republican Party	25
	Vacancies	0
Total		33

Ohio House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	35
	Republican Party	64
	Vacancies	0
Total		99

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Ohio was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Ohio Party Control: 1992-2022
No Democratic trifectas • Twenty-four years of Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

2020

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Mark Richardson, Nicholas Moss, and Angela Davis in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty (D)	70.8	227,420
		Mark Richardson (R)	29.1	93,569
		Nicholas Moss (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	92
	Submit photo	Angela Davis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	11

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 321,092
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Morgan Harper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joyce Beatty	68.1	44,995
	Morgan Harper	31.9	21,057

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,052
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Mark Richardson defeated Cleophus Dulaney in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Richardson	86.4	11,451
	Submit photo	Cleophus Dulaney	13.6	1,797

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,248
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Andrew Littler (R)

2018

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Jim Burgess in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joyce Beatty (D)	73.6	181,575
	Jim Burgess (R)	26.4	65,040
	Other/Write-in votes	0.0	62

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 246,677 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty	100.0	46,338

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 46,338
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Jim Burgess defeated Abdulkadir Haji in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on May 8, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jim Burgess	93.1	19,559
	Abdulkadir Haji	6.9	1,450

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 21,009
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2016

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Joyce Beatty (D) defeated John Adams (R) in the general election. Both ran unopposed in their respective primaries.^[11]

**U.S. House, Ohio District 3 General Election, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Joyce Beatty Incumbent	68.6%	199,791
	Republican	John Adams	31.4%	91,560
Total Votes				291,351
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Primary candidates:^[12]

Democratic

Joyce Beatty – Incumbent

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Republican

John Adams

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2014

See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 3rd Congressional District of Ohio held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Joyce Beatty (D) defeated John Adams (R) in the general election.

**U.S. House, Ohio District 3 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Joyce Beatty Incumbent	64.1%	91,769
	Republican	John Adams	35.9%	51,475
	Write-in	Ralph A. Applegate (write-in)	0%	17
Total Votes				143,261
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

**U.S. House, Ohio District 3 Republican Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Adams	58.8%	10,045
Eric Vennon	41.2%	7,032
Total Votes		17,077
Source: Ohio Secretary of State, Official Election Results

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Footnotes

↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
↑ Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.
↑ Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022
↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016
↑ Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)

[1] Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022

[2] Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.

[3] Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022

[4] Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.

[5] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018

[6] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018

[7] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018

[8] Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.

[9] Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022

[10] Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023

[cong16-11] Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016

[listedalph-12] Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.

[filed-13] 13.0 ^13.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016

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