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2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the fifteen U.S. representatives from the State of Ohio, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, an election to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on March 19, 2024.

Background

During the 2020 redistricting cycle, the Ohio State Supreme Court ruled that the congressional district maps enacted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission were illegal gerrymanders that unduly favored Republicans, violating the Constitution of Ohio. Nevertheless, the 2022 elections took place using those districts as the Court determined that it did not have the authority to impose a new map itself, and it ultimately dismissed the case, ending any possibility that the maps would be redrawn for the 2024 elections.

Overview

Both Democrats and Republicans held their ground in the election, securing every seat they won in 2022. Republicans performed the best in the 2nd district, which has the state's highest percentage of white voters. It was also Donald Trump's strongest in the presidential election; however, Representative-elect David Taylor still outran him by 0.2%. Conversely, Democrats performed the strongest in the Black-plurality 11th district, which was also Kamala Harris's best.

Democrats improved on their 2022 results in ten districts, while Republicans gained ground in the other five: , , , and . Republicans made a large gain in OH-09, where they slashed Democrats' lead from 13.2% to a tiny 0.7% but failed to flip the district. Journalists attributed this result to Tom Pruss, the Libertarian candidate.

District 1

The 1st district is based in the city of Cincinnati, stretching northward to Warren County. The incumbent was Democrat Greg Landsman, who flipped the district and was elected with 52.76% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 2

The 2nd district takes in eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River. The incumbent was Republican Brad Wenstrup, who was re-elected with 74.50% of the vote in 2022. Wenstrup did not run for reelection. David Taylor was nominated in the Republican primary in March 2024. Taylor was elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Niraj Antani, state senator
  • Kim Georgeton, chair of Moms for Liberty Hamilton County
  • Phil Heimlich, former Hamilton County commissioner and candidate for the 8th district in 2022
  • Ron Hood, former state representative, candidate for the 18th district in 2010, candidate for the 15th district in 2021, and candidate for governor in 2022
  • Tom Hwang, investment manager and candidate for the 15th district in 2021
  • Larry Kidd, opioid addiction nonprofit chair and former vice chair of the Jackson County Republican Party
  • Derek Myers, news site publisher
  • Tim O'Hara, retail and restaurant franchise owner
  • Charles Tassell, chair of the Clermont County Republican Party
  • Shane Wilkin, state senator

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Taylor won the primary with a little more than a quarter of the vote, while O'Hara finished in a close second. In total, five candidates both got more than 5% of the vote and carried at least one county. Kidd won five counties, earning his best result in his home, Jackson County.

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Samantha Meadows, clinical nurse manager and nominee for this district in 2022

Withdrawn

  • Joe Wessels, communications consultant (endorsed Heimlich)

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 3

The 3rd district is located entirely within the borders of Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, and Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg. The incumbent was Democrat Joyce Beatty, who was re-elected with 70.46% of the vote in 2022. She was re-elected in 2024.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

  • Michael Young

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 4

The 4th district sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Mansfield. The incumbent was Republican Jim Jordan, who was re-elected with 69.19% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Tamie Wilson, businesswoman and nominee for this district in 2022

Eliminated in primary

  • Steve Thomas, blockchain consultant

Withdrawn

  • Jeffrey Sites, auto parts logistics manager and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2022 (endorsed Thomas)

Results

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 5

The 5th district encompasses the lower portion of Northwestern Ohio and the middle shore of Lake Erie, taking in Findlay, Lorain, Oberlin, and Bowling Green. The incumbent was Republican Bob Latta, who was re-elected with 66.91% of the vote in 2022.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Robert Owsiak, paramedic

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Keith Mundy, legal research firm owner and nominee for the 16th district in 2016

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 6

The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio and the Mahoning Valley, including Youngstown, Steubenville, and Marietta. The incumbent was Republican Bill Johnson, who was re-elected with 67.72% of the vote in 2022. He resigned on January 21, 2024, to become president of Youngstown State University. Republican Michael Rulli won in a special election against Democrat Michael Kripchak. Rulli was re-elected in November 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Michael Kripchak, businessman

Eliminated in primary

  • Rylan Finzer, marijuana business owner

Declined

  • Louis Lyras, businessman and nominee for this district in 2022

Fundraising

Results

Independents

Declined

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 7

The 7th district stretches from exurban Cleveland to rural areas in north central Ohio, including Medina and Wooster. The incumbent was Republican Max Miller, who was elected with 55.36% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Matthew Diemer, podcast producer and nominee for this district in 2022

Eliminated in primary

  • Doug Bugie, recruitment executive

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Independents

Declared

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Results

By county

District 8

The 8th district takes in the northern and western suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County. The incumbent was Republican Warren Davidson, who was re-elected with 64.64% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Vanessa Enoch, business consultant and nominee for this district in 2018, 2020, and 2022

Eliminated in primary

  • David Gelb, businessman
  • Nathaniel Hawkins, hospital patient access representative

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 9

The 9th district is based in Northwest Ohio, including Toledo and the western Lake Erie coast. The incumbent was Democrat Marcy Kaptur, was re-elected with 48.27% of the vote in 2024, down from 56.63% of the vote in 2022. This was her closest margin, and the first election she won only by plurality, not winning a majority of the vote.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Steve Lankenau, former mayor of Napoleon
  • Craig Riedel, former state representative and candidate for this district in 2022

Withdrawn

  • J. R. Majewski, project manager and nominee for this district in 2022 (endorsed Merrin)
  • Dan Wilczynski, former mayor of Walbridge

Declined

Debates

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Polling

Results

By county

District 10

The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs, as well as Springfield. The incumbent was Republican Mike Turner, who was re-elected with 61.67% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Amy Cox, teacher

Eliminated in primary

  • David Esrati, businessman and nominee for this district in 2022, candidate for this district in 2012, and candidate for the 3rd district in 2010
  • Joseph Kuzniar, retired aerospace engineer
  • Tony Pombo, computer programmer

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Independents

Declared

  • Michael Harbaugh, food truck owner

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 11

The 11th district takes in Cleveland and its inner suburbs, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights, and Warrensville Heights. The incumbent was Democrat Shontel Brown, who was re-elected with 77.75% of the vote in 2022. She was re-elected in 2024.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • James Hemphill, general contractor and candidate for this district in 2022
  • Landry Simmons, police officer

Results

Independents

Declared

  • Sean Freeman, financial analyst

Write-in candidates

Declared

  • Tracy Deforde
  • Christopher Zelonish

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 12

The 12th district encompasses area of Ohio east of the Columbus metro area, taking in Newark, and Zanesville, as well as Athens. The incumbent was Republican Troy Balderson, who was re-elected with 69.27% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Jerrad Christian, IT professional

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 13

The 13th district includes most of the Akron-Canton population corridor, taking in all of Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark counties. The incumbent was Democrat Emilia Sykes, who was elected with 52.68% of the vote in 2022. She was re-elected in 2024.

Democratic primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Chris Banweg, at-large Hudson city councilor
  • Richard Morckel, imaging technician, nominee for this district in 2016 and candidate in 2020

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Polling

Generic Republican vs. Generic Democrat<br />

Emilia Sykes vs. generic opponent<br />

Results

By county

District 14

The 14th district is located in Northeast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Cleveland, Ohio. The incumbent was Republican David Joyce, who was re-elected with 61.74% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

  • Brian Kenderes, soccer coach

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

District 15

The 15th district encompasses the southwestern Columbus metro area, taking in the western, southern, and some northern suburbs of Columbus, including Dublin, Hilliard, and Grove City. The incumbent was Republican Mike Carey, who was re-elected with 56.96% of the vote in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024.

Republican primary

Nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Zerqa Abid, nonprofit executive

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

By county

See also

Notes

Partisan clients<br />

References

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates

Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 15th district candidates