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Who is winning the race for the Ohio seat in Congress?

Harry November 6, 2024

All but one of Ohio’s 15 incumbents will remain in Congress, but the future of the state’s longest-serving incumbent remained uncertain until early Wednesday morning, according to unofficial election results from The Associated Press.

on the 9th of Ohio^he The district is incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur. Toledo is locked in a see-saw race with Republican challenger Derek Merrin. But unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State showed Kaptur with a narrow lead of 1,193 votes, with 100% of the votes counted as of 7 a.m. Wednesday.

at 13^he With 100% of the votes counted, Democrat Emilia Sykes of Akron County had a two-point lead.

These two races Considered by many experts to be among the toughest congressional races in the nation.

Heading into election day, 10 of the state’s 15 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives were held by Republicans, who held a slim majority in the chamber.

Republican incumbents in Ohio’s 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th Congressional districts were declared unofficial winners by the AP. Another Republican, David Taylor, won the open seat in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Pickaway County in central Ohio and spans much of the southern part of the state. from the Cincinnati suburbs in the southwest to the southeast side.

Locally, the AP searched the 3rd Congressional District for incumbent Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, who represents northeastern Columbus and Franklin County.

In addition, incumbent Democrat Shontel Brown is expected to win Ohio’s 11th Congressional District in the Cleveland area, the AP said.

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What’s the latest on congressional races in central Ohio?

OH-03 results: Northeast Side of Columbus, Franklin County

Incumbent Joyce Beatty won reelection Tuesday night, with the Associated Press calling around 8:30 p.m., based on unofficial results. Beatty led Republican Michael Young 71% to 29% as of 10:50 p.m., with 100% of precincts and early voters counted, according to unofficial results from the Franklin County Board of Elections.

Beatty’s unofficial vote was 234,991 to Young’s 97,389.

His district covers most of the northeastern part of Franklin County, which has a strong Democratic registration advantage, and much of the city of Columbus.

“Together, we will continue to strive for good jobs, affordable healthcare, social justice, and community investments. Your voices lead the way, and I’m here to make sure they’re heard,” Beatty said. expression Sent to X on Tuesday evening.

Beatty has been in Congress since 2013 and previously served as the first female Democratic leader of the Ohio House. Their main issues are jobs and the economy, healthcare, affordable housing, and reproductive rights. Dispatch previously reported.

Young is a U.S. Air Force veteran and said he would prioritize border security, inflation and supporting law enforcement.

OH-15 results: Southwest Columbus, western suburbs and beyond

Incumbent Mike Carey, a Republican who has been serving since November 2021, was the unofficial winner in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, according to the AP.

The district, where Republicans have a majority registration, includes some Columbus neighborhoods, the western suburbs, and extends west almost to the Indiana line.

Miller won only in districts that included Franklin County, winning by just eight percentage points, according to unofficial results.

Miller has served in the Ohio House of Representatives since 2023. He decided not to run for re-election to his seat in Ohio House District 6, which includes multiple districts on Columbus’ West Side, so he could seek a seat in Congress.

Miller had criticized Carey for failing to rebut false statements by former President Donald Trump and his vice president, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield. Carey’s campaign addressed efforts to bring more aid to Springfield in a statement emailed to the Dispatch.

OH-4 results: north-central Ohio

Incumbent Republican Jim Jordan will return to D.C. for another two years: The AP unofficially called the race for him around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, with about 52% of the votes counted. With 99 percent of precincts and early voters counted, Jordan leads with an unofficial vote margin of 68.5 percent to 31.5 percent.

This district covers all of Union County, the western half of Delaware County, and extends from Lima to Ashland.

Jordan, who has been in the office since 2007, helped found the right-wing House Freedom Caucus. He ran unopposed in the primary.

Republicans have a strong lead in this district. Wilson challenged Jordan two years ago and got the like 31% of votes.

OH-12 results: central-eastern Ohio

Republican Troy Balderson, who has been in office since September 2018, was declared the unofficial winner over Democratic challenger Jerrad Christian by the AP shortly before 9 p.m.

With an estimated 97.22% of the votes counted, Balderson received 68.6% and Christian received 31.4%.

Ohio’s 12th Congressional District includes all of Licking and Fairfield counties, part of Delaware County, and most rural counties from Holmes to Athens. This district favors Republicans.

balderson I previously told The Dispatch focuses its efforts on supporting agriculture, American energy, combating the opioid epidemic, and expanding quality, affordable health care.

Christian is a Navy veteran and software engineer who recently entered politics. Their main issues include reproductive freedom, support for public education, health care for all, and fair wages.

OH-2 results: southern Ohio

Republican David Taylor was declared the unofficial winner over Democrat Samantha Meadows by the AP around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

With more than 95% of the votes counted, Taylor was ahead 73% to 27%, according to unofficial results.

Taylor thanked voters and family expression It aired on X Tuesday evening: “As your member of Congress, I will defend ‘We the People,’ and I promise you, your needs will always come first.”

The GOP-supporting district covers all or part of Pickaway County, most of the counties east of central Cincinnati on Ohio’s border with Kentucky, and extends across southern Ohio to include several counties bordering West Virginia.

Taylor bested nine other candidates in the crowded GOP primary. His priorities include building a wall on the US-Mexico border, defending Ohio farmers and combating “induced brainwashing” in schools.

Meadows sought to support women’s reproductive rights, labor and collective bargaining, and fund public education and immigration reform. Meadows ran against Wenstrup in 2022 and Received 26 percent of the votes.

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Who’s winning contentious U.S. House races elsewhere in Ohio?

Although every district in the state has at least two people on the ballot, most of Ohio’s Congressional districts are not considered competitive.

Three of the most competitive regions are in other metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, Toledo and Akron. All are represented by a Democrat and are being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee as potential seats the GOP could take.

OH-1 results: Cincinnati area

Incumbent Democrat Greg Landsman became the unofficial winner in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Orlando Sonza, according to the AP.

With 99% predicted reporting, Landsman was ahead 54.4% to 45.6% early Wednesday morning.

Landsman defeated the Republican incumbent in November 2022 after a change in district boundaries that gave Democrats an advantage. slight advantageIt was the only U.S. House seat won by Ohio Democrats in that election. 1st of Ohio^st The Congressional District includes most of the Cincinnati area as well as Warren County.

Sonza is a former deputy prosecutor. It raised nearly $1 million, and Landsman reported receiving donations of over $3.5 million.

This district is rated “likely Democratic” by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

OH-9 results: Toledo area

Longtime incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Toledo was in a see-saw race with GOP challenger Derek Merrin, according to unofficial, incomplete results Tuesday night.

Kaptur is by far the longest-serving representative in Ohio: He has served since January 1983 and has been re-elected every two years since then.

In addition to Merrin, he also faced a challenge from Libertarian candidate Tom Pruss, who qualified for the ballot. Kaptur is one of the few incumbent Democrats in Congress, and the only one in Ohio, to represent a district that voted for Trump in 2020 but re-elected a Democrat to Congress in 2022. According to Ballotpedia.

While Kaptur entered the primary unopposed, Merrin defeated two other Republicans who qualified for the ballot. The Cook Political Report rated this district as “weakly Democratic.”

With 100% of the projected vote, Kaptur had a narrow 1,193-vote lead over Merrin as of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.

OH-10 results: Springfield area

Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Turner has won a three-way race against Democrat Amy Cox and independent Michael Harbaugh for reelection to Ohio’s 10th Congressional District seat, the AP reported Tuesday, citing unofficial, incomplete results.

Turner’s 10th Congressional District was thrust into the national spotlight after Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance, publicly claimed that Haitian immigrants there were eating dogs and cars, citing false social media coverage. reports. Turner requested federal aid to help with the increase in immigration in Springfield.

OH-13 results: Akron

Incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes He had a two percentage point lead over Republican challenger Kevin Coughlin, with 100 percent of the votes counted early Wednesday morning, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Skyes is running to remain in office after his first term in the district, which includes Akron and several other northeast Ohio cities.

Coughlin works as a consultant. The incumbent raised significantly more money than Coughlin: Sykes brought in nearly $5 million, while Coughlin reported raising $1.4 million.

The Cook Political Report also rated this district “weakly Democratic.” A Democrat has represented this district since 1977.

What do these results mean for Ohio’s congressional delegation?

Ten Republicans and five Democrats represent Ohio in Congress. Most of the races were not expected to be competitive, but the outcome of the Kaptur race could affect the partisan makeup of Buckeye State federal lawmakers.

A change in any of Ohio’s congressional seats could reflect the makeup of Congress: Republicans have held a slim majority since 2023.

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Who is winning the race for the Ohio seat in Congress?

What’s the latest on congressional races in central Ohio?

OH-03 results: Northeast Side of Columbus, Franklin County