2012 Ohio State Senate Election
Ohio · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
16
Candidates
31
Valid votes
2,404,190
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,494,221 | 62.2% | 13 | 81.3% | +3 |
| Democratic | 879,995 | 36.6% | 3 | 18.8% | −4 |
| Libertarian | 29,974 | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 13 | +3 | 50.8% | 62.2% | +11.4 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 3 | −4 | 48.5% | 36.6% | −11.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 16 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 13 | +3 | 50.8% | 62.2% | +11.4 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 3 | −4 | 48.5% | 36.6% | −11.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 16 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 10 | 7 |
| November 6, 2012 | 13 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 10 | 7 |
| November 6, 2012 | 13 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 50.8% | 48.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 62.2% | 36.6% |
Source: Ohio Secretary of State
District results
18 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | 107,472100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 107,472 |
| 102,31958.3% | 58.3% | 73,11341.7% | 41.7% | —— | — | 175,432 | |
| 104,591100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 104,591 | |
| 106,09562.4% | 62.4% | 63,87437.6% | 37.6% | —— | — | 169,969 | |
| 104,85261.5% | 61.5% | 65,74438.5% | 38.5% | —— | — | 170,596 | |
| 95,45561.3% | 61.3% | 60,19938.7% | 38.7% | —— | — | 155,654 | |
| 111,69478.8% | 78.8% | —— | — | 29,97421.2% | 21.2% | 141,668 | |
| 110,109100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 110,109 | |
| 129,136100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 129,136 | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | 93,835100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 93,835 |
| 90,96254.7% | 54.7% | 75,35445.3% | 45.3% | —— | — | 166,316 | |
| 89,65959.5% | 59.5% | 61,07740.5% | 40.5% | —— | — | 150,736 | |
| 94,52559.4% | 59.4% | 64,70040.6% | 40.6% | —— | — | 159,225 | |
| 104,25259.0% | 59.0% | 72,59441.0% | 41.0% | —— | — | 176,846 | |
| 86,05560.3% | 60.3% | 56,74139.7% | 39.7% | —— | — | 142,796 | |
| 40,95228.1% | 28.1% | 104,69771.9% | 71.9% | —— | — | 145,649 | |
| 74,88447.6% | 47.6% | 82,40352.4% | 52.4% | —— | — | 157,287 | |
| 48,68132.9% | 32.9% | 99,49967.1% | 67.1% | —— | — | 148,180 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | Cliff HiteRep107,472 votes · 100.0% | — | — |
Randy GardnerRep102,319 votes · 58.3%Runner-upJeff BretzDem73,113 votes · 41.7% | Jeff BretzDem73,113 votes · 41.7% | 16.7percentage points | |
| Bill ColeyRep104,591 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Peggy LehnerRep106,095 votes · 62.4%Runner-upRick McKiddyDem63,874 votes · 37.6% | Rick McKiddyDem63,874 votes · 37.6% | 24.8percentage points | |
William SeitzRep104,852 votes · 61.5%Runner-upRichard LukenDem65,744 votes · 38.5% | Richard LukenDem65,744 votes · 38.5% | 22.9percentage points | |
Chris WidenerRep95,455 votes · 61.3%Runner-upJeff RobertsonDem60,199 votes · 38.7% | Jeff RobertsonDem60,199 votes · 38.7% | 22.7percentage points | |
Keith FaberRep111,694 votes · 78.8%Runner-upPaul HindsLibertarian29,974 votes · 21.2% | Paul HindsLibertarian29,974 votes · 21.2% | 57.7percentage points | |
| Joe UeckerRep110,109 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jim HughesRep129,136 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Special election · November 6, 2012 | Bob PetersonRep93,835 votes · 100.0% | — | — |
John EklundRep90,962 votes · 54.7%Runner-upJim MuellerDem75,354 votes · 45.3% | Jim MuellerDem75,354 votes · 45.3% | 9.4percentage points | |
Troy BaldersonRep89,659 votes · 59.5%Runner-upTeresa ScarmackDem61,077 votes · 40.5% | Teresa ScarmackDem61,077 votes · 40.5% | 19.0percentage points | |
Larry ObhofRep94,525 votes · 59.4%Runner-upJames RileyDem64,700 votes · 40.6% | James RileyDem64,700 votes · 40.6% | 18.7percentage points | |
Thomas PattonRep104,252 votes · 59.0%Runner-upJennifer BradyDem72,594 votes · 41.1% | Jennifer BradyDem72,594 votes · 41.1% | 17.9percentage points | |
Dave BurkeRep86,055 votes · 60.3%Runner-upTanyce AddisonDem56,741 votes · 39.7% | Tanyce AddisonDem56,741 votes · 39.7% | 20.5percentage points | |
Thomas SawyerDem104,697 votes · 71.9%Runner-upRobert RoushRep40,952 votes · 28.1% | Robert RoushRep40,952 votes · 28.1% | 43.8percentage points | |
Lou GentileDem82,403 votes · 52.4%Runner-upShane ThompsonRep74,884 votes · 47.6% | Shane ThompsonRep74,884 votes · 47.6% | 4.8percentage points | |
Capri CafaroDem99,499 votes · 67.2%Runner-upNancy McArthurRep48,681 votes · 32.9% | Nancy McArthurRep48,681 votes · 32.9% | 34.3percentage points |