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Ohio's 12th Congressional District
| Ohio's 12th Congressional District |
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| Incumbent Troy Balderson  Cook Partisan Voter Index (2018): R+7 |
| U.S. Census Bureau (2010 data)[1] |
| Population: 727,728 |
| Gender: 50.7% Female, 49.3% Male |
| Race[2]: 89.2% White, 4.6% Black, 3.0% Asian |
| Ethnicity: 2.0% Hispanic |
| Unemployment: 6.5% |
| Median household income $61,304 |
| High school graduation rate 92.4% |
| College graduation rate 37.0% |
As of the 2010 redistricting cycle, Ohio's 12th Congressional District was located in the central portion of the state and included Delaware, Licking, and Morrow counties with the addition of portions of Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, and Richland counties.[3]
The current representative of the 11th Congressional District is Troy Balderson (R).
Elections
2020
General election candidates
- Troy Balderson (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Alaina Shearer (Democratic Party)
- John Stewart (Libertarian Party)
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Democratic primary candidates
Did not make the ballot:
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- Troy Balderson (Incumbent) ✔
- Tim Day
Did not make the ballot:
2018
Regular
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Danny O'Connor and Joe Manchik in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Troy Balderson (R) | 51.4 | 175,677 |
 | Danny O'Connor (D) | 47.2 | 161,251 | |
 | Joe Manchik (G) | 1.4 | 4,718 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 341,647 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Veley (Independent)
- Matthew Brendan O'Connor (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Danny O'Connor | 40.5 | 18,211 |
 | John Russell | 16.3 | 7,310 | |
 | Zach Scott | 16.1 | 7,236 | |
 | Jackie Patton | 14.0 | 6,299 | |
 | Ed Albertson | 7.9 | 3,531 | |
 | Doug Wilson | 3.7 | 1,683 | |
 | John Peters | 1.5 | 670 | |
| Total votes: 44,940 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Crystal Lett (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Troy Balderson | 28.7 | 19,552 |
 | Melanie Leneghan | 27.6 | 18,777 | |
 | Tim Kane | 16.9 | 11,491 | |
| Kevin Bacon | 14.3 | 9,711 | ||
 | Carol O'Brien | 6.5 | 4,415 | |
 | Jon Halverstadt | 1.7 | 1,130 | |
 | Mick Shoemaker Jr. | 1.2 | 802 | |
 | Lawrence Cohen | 1.2 | 798 | |
 | Pat Manley | 1.1 | 741 | |
 | John Adams | 0.9 | 618 | |
| Total votes: 68,035 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Grisez (R)
- Gary Chiero (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Joe Manchik advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Manchik | 100.0 | 181 |
| Total votes: 181 | |||
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Special
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Troy Balderson defeated Danny O'Connor and Joe Manchik in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Troy Balderson (R) | 50.1 | 104,328 |
| Danny O'Connor (D) | 49.3 | 102,648 | |
| Joe Manchik (G) | 0.6 | 1,165 | |
| Total votes: 208,141 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Veley (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Danny O'Connor | 40.9 | 18,422 |
| Zach Scott | 16.8 | 7,544 | |
| John Russell | 16.7 | 7,515 | |
| Jackie Patton | 13.6 | 6,111 | |
| Ed Albertson | 8.1 | 3,638 | |
| Doug Wilson | 3.9 | 1,771 | |
| Total votes: 45,001 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Crystal Lett (D)
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Troy Balderson | 29.2 | 20,101 |
| Melanie Leneghan | 28.3 | 19,437 | |
| Tim Kane | 17.1 | 11,743 | |
| Kevin Bacon | 14.3 | 9,819 | ||
| Carol O'Brien | 6.4 | 4,406 | |
| Jon Halverstadt | 1.5 | 998 | |
| Lawrence Cohen | 1.2 | 807 | |
| Mick Shoemaker Jr. | 1.1 | 750 | |
| Pat Manley | 1.1 | 729 | |
| Total votes: 68,790 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gary Chiero (R)
- Brandon Grisez (R)
Green primary election
Special Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Joe Manchik advanced from the special Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Manchik | 100.0 | 197 |
| Total votes: 197 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Patrick Tiberi (R) defeated Ed Albertson (D) and Joe Manchik (Green) in the general election. All three candidates ran unopposed in their respective primaries.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Patrick Tiberi Incumbent |
66.6% | 251,266 | |
| Democratic | Ed Albertson | 29.8% | 112,638 | |
| Green | Joe Manchik | 3.6% | 13,474 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 156 | |
| Total Votes | 377,534 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
2014
The 12th Congressional District of Ohio held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Patrick Tiberi (R) defeated David Tibbs (D) and Bob Hart (G) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi Incumbent |
68.1% | 150,573 | |
| Democratic | David Tibbs | 27.8% | 61,360 | |
| Green | Bob Hart | 4.1% | 9,148 | |
| Total Votes | 221,081 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
2012
The 12th Congressional District of Ohio held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Patrick J. Tiberi won re-election in the district.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Reese | 36.5% | 134,605 | |
| Republican | Patrick J. Tiberi Incumbent |
63.5% | 233,869 | |
| Total Votes | 368,474 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Patrick Tiberi won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Paula Brooks (D) and Travis Irvine (L) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick J. Tiberi incumbent |
55.8% | 150,163 | |
| Democratic | Paula Brooks | 41% | 110,307 | |
| Libertarian | Travis M. Irvine | 3.2% | 8,710 | |
| Total Votes | 269,180 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Patrick Tiberi won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David Robinson (D) and Steven Linnaberry (L) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi |
54.8% | 197,447 | |
| Democratic | David Robinson | 42.2% | 152,234 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Linnaberry | 3% | 10,707 | |
| Total Votes | 360,388 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Patrick Tiberi won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bob Shamansky (D) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi |
57.3% | 145,943 | |
| Democratic | Bob Shamansky | 42.7% | 108,746 | |
| Total Votes | 254,689 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Patrick Tiberi won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Edward Brown (D) and Chuck Spingola (nonpartisan) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi |
62% | 198,912 | |
| Democratic | Edward Brown | 38% | 122,109 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chuck Spingola | 0% | 25 | |
| Total Votes | 321,046 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Patrick Tiberi won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Edward Brown (D) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi |
64.4% | 116,982 | |
| Democratic | Edward Brown | 35.6% | 64,707 | |
| Total Votes | 181,689 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Patrick Tiberi won election to the United States House. He defeated Maryellen O'Shaughnessy (D), Nick Hogan (L), Gregory Richey (Natural Law) and Charles Jordan (I) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, Ohio District 12 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patrick Tiberi |
52.9% | 139,242 | |
| Democratic | Maryellen O'Shaughnessy | 43.8% | 115,432 | |
| Libertarian | Nick Hogan | 1.7% | 4,546 | |
| Natural Law | Gregory Richey | 1% | 2,600 | |
| Independent | Charles Jordan | 0.6% | 1,566 | |
| Total Votes | 263,386 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Ohio
The Ohio State Legislature approved a new map of the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.[12]
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+7, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Ohio's 12th Congressional District the 171st most Republican nationally.[13]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.97. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.97 points toward that party.[14]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Demographic data were added to this page in 2013. Ballotpedia will update this page in 2021 after data from the 2020 Census become available.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Ohio Redistricting Map, "Map," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio 2016 March Primary Candidate List," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Ohio," accessed November 11, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Washington Times, "Ohio redistricting sets up battles of incumbents," accessed December 21, 2011
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
