2012 Ohio State House Election
Ohio · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
99
Candidates
194
Valid votes
4,994,790
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,430,181 | 48.7% | 60 | 60.6% | +1 |
| Democratic | 2,530,171 | 50.7% | 39 | 39.4% | −1 |
| No affiliation | 19,431 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 15,007 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 59 | 60 | +1 | 54.0% | 48.7% | −5.4 pp |
| Democratic | 40 | 39 | −1 | 43.3% | 50.7% | +7.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
99 → 99 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 59 | 60 | +1 | 54.0% | 48.7% | −5.4 pp |
| Democratic | 40 | 39 | −1 | 43.3% | 50.7% | +7.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
99 → 99 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 59 | 40 |
| November 6, 2012 | 60 | 39 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 59 | 40 |
| November 6, 2012 | 60 | 39 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 54.0% | 43.3% |
| November 6, 2012 | 48.7% | 50.7% |
Source: Ohio Secretary of State
District results
99 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 36,55367.9% | 67.9% | 17,26232.1% | 32.1% | —— | — | 53,815 | |
| 27,99259.0% | 59.0% | —— | — | 19,42341.0% | 41.0% | 47,415 | |
| 31,62367.3% | 67.3% | 15,35032.7% | 32.7% | —— | — | 46,973 | |
| 45,92780.9% | 80.9% | 10,87019.1% | 19.1% | —— | — | 56,797 | |
| 37,336100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 37,336 | |
| 28,24062.1% | 62.1% | 17,26537.9% | 37.9% | —— | — | 45,505 | |
| 31,89466.1% | 66.1% | 16,32333.9% | 33.9% | —— | — | 48,217 | |
| 27,92355.6% | 55.6% | 22,29044.4% | 44.4% | —— | — | 50,213 | |
| 22,60038.6% | 38.6% | 36,02561.4% | 61.4% | —— | — | 58,625 | |
| 28,89461.9% | 61.9% | 17,74938.1% | 38.1% | —— | — | 46,643 | |
| 28,86961.4% | 61.4% | 18,12938.6% | 38.6% | —— | — | 46,998 | |
| 23,00052.5% | 52.5% | 20,78047.5% | 47.5% | —— | — | 43,780 | |
| 29,86664.2% | 64.2% | 16,66235.8% | 35.8% | —— | — | 46,528 | |
| 19,05538.6% | 38.6% | 30,26961.4% | 61.4% | —— | — | 49,324 | |
| 28,30252.8% | 52.8% | 25,26947.2% | 47.2% | —— | — | 53,571 | |
| —— | — | 37,479100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 37,479 | |
| 28,78160.4% | 60.4% | 18,90139.6% | 39.6% | —— | — | 47,682 | |
| 23,39350.0% | 50.0% | 23,38550.0% | 50.0% | —— | — | 46,778 | |
| 22,39547.0% | 47.0% | 25,23053.0% | 53.0% | —— | — | 47,625 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn WachtmannRep36,553 votes · 67.9%Runner-upJohn VanoverDem17,262 votes · 32.1% | John VanoverDem17,262 votes · 32.1% | 35.9percentage points | |
Tony BurkleyRep27,992 votes · 59.0%Runner-upPete Schlegel19,423 votes · 41.0% | Pete Schlegel19,423 votes · 41.0% | 18.1percentage points | |
Robert SpragueRep31,623 votes · 67.3%Runner-upJohn KostyoDem15,350 votes · 32.7% | John KostyoDem15,350 votes · 32.7% | 34.6percentage points | |
Jim BuchyRep45,927 votes · 80.9%Runner-upRonald HammonsDem10,870 votes · 19.1% | Ronald HammonsDem10,870 votes · 19.1% | 61.7percentage points | |
| John AdamsRep37,336 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Dorothy PelandaRep28,240 votes · 62.1%Runner-upCheryl JohncoxDem17,265 votes · 37.9% | Cheryl JohncoxDem17,265 votes · 37.9% | 24.1percentage points | |
Jeff McClainRep31,894 votes · 66.2%Runner-upJeffrey LehartDem16,323 votes · 33.9% | Jeffrey LehartDem16,323 votes · 33.9% | 32.3percentage points | |
Rex DamschroderRep27,923 votes · 55.6%Runner-upBill YoungDem22,290 votes · 44.4% | Bill YoungDem22,290 votes · 44.4% | 11.2percentage points | |
Chris RedfernDem36,025 votes · 61.5%Runner-upDonald JanikRep22,600 votes · 38.6% | Donald JanikRep22,600 votes · 38.6% | 22.9percentage points | |
Terry JohnsonRep28,894 votes · 62.0%Runner-upJohn HaasDem17,749 votes · 38.1% | John HaasDem17,749 votes · 38.1% | 23.9percentage points | |
Cliff RosenbergerRep28,869 votes · 61.4%Runner-upPeter PenceDem18,129 votes · 38.6% | Peter PenceDem18,129 votes · 38.6% | 22.9percentage points | |
Gary SchererRep23,000 votes · 52.5%Runner-upRobert ArmstrongDem20,780 votes · 47.5% | Robert ArmstrongDem20,780 votes · 47.5% | 5.1percentage points | |
Ryan SmithRep29,866 votes · 64.2%Runner-upJosh BaileyDem16,662 votes · 35.8% | Josh BaileyDem16,662 votes · 35.8% | 28.4percentage points | |
Debbie PhillipsDem30,269 votes · 61.4%Runner-upCharles RichterRep19,055 votes · 38.6% | Charles RichterRep19,055 votes · 38.6% | 22.7percentage points | |
Andy ThompsonRep28,302 votes · 52.8%Runner-upCharlie DanielsDem25,269 votes · 47.2% | Charlie DanielsDem25,269 votes · 47.2% | 5.7percentage points | |
| Jack CeraDem37,479 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Brian HillRep28,781 votes · 60.4%Runner-upFrank FleischerDem18,901 votes · 39.6% | Frank FleischerDem18,901 votes · 39.6% | 20.7percentage points | |
Al LandisRep23,393 votes · 50.0%Runner-upJoshua O'FarrellDem23,385 votes · 50.0% | Joshua O'FarrellDem23,385 votes · 50.0% | 0.0percentage points | |
John PattersonDem25,230 votes · 53.0%Runner-upCasey KozlowskiRep22,395 votes · 47.0% | Casey KozlowskiRep22,395 votes · 47.0% | 6.0percentage points |