2016 Ohio State Senate Election
Ohio · State
General Election
November 8, 2016
Contests
16
Candidates
30
Valid votes
2,462,331
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 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,640,498 | 66.6% | 14 | 87.5% | +4 |
| Democratic | 821,822 | 33.4% | 2 | 12.5% | −5 |
| No affiliation | 11 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 14 | +4 | 54.4% | 66.6% | +12.2 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 2 | −5 | 45.6% | 33.4% | −12.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 16 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 14 | +4 | 50.8% | 66.6% | +15.8 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 2 | −5 | 48.5% | 33.4% | −15.1 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 16 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 13 | 14 | +1 | 62.2% | 66.6% | +4.5 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 2 | −1 | 36.6% | 33.4% | −3.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
16 → 16 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 14 | +4 | 54.4% | 66.6% | +12.2 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 2 | −5 | 45.6% | 33.4% | −12.2 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 |
| November 4, 2014 | 10 | 7 |
| November 8, 2016 | 14 | 2 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 10 | 7 |
| November 6, 2012 | 13 | 3 |
| November 4, 2014 | 10 | 7 |
| November 8, 2016 | 14 | 2 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 50.8% | 48.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 62.2% | 36.6% |
| November 4, 2014 | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| November 8, 2016 | 66.6% | 33.4% |
Source: Ohio Secretary of State
District results
16 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 118,23266.4% | 66.4% | 59,88233.6% | 33.6% | —— | — | 178,114 | |
| 105,81067.7% | 67.7% | 50,58032.3% | 32.3% | —— | — | 156,390 | |
| 114,16868.1% | 68.1% | 53,58431.9% | 31.9% | —— | — | 167,752 | |
| 106,21562.9% | 62.9% | 62,69337.1% | 37.1% | —— | — | 168,908 | |
| 99,47765.1% | 65.1% | 53,23934.9% | 34.9% | —— | — | 152,716 | |
| 122,615100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 122,615 | |
| 112,70671.9% | 71.9% | 44,01428.1% | 28.1% | —— | — | 156,720 | |
| 109,45459.0% | 59.0% | 76,07741.0% | 41.0% | —— | — | 185,531 | |
| 107,97265.3% | 65.3% | 57,44634.7% | 34.7% | —— | — | 165,418 | |
| 114,532100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 114,532 | |
| 113,66669.8% | 69.8% | 49,21830.2% | 30.2% | 110.0% | 0.0% | 162,895 | |
| 107,50058.1% | 58.1% | 77,38341.9% | 41.9% | —— | — | 184,883 | |
| 109,616100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 109,616 | |
| 53,11738.8% | 38.8% | 83,80561.2% | 61.2% | —— | — | 136,922 | |
| 84,74752.9% | 52.9% | 75,45047.1% | 47.1% | —— | — | 160,197 | |
| 60,67143.6% | 43.6% | 78,45156.4% | 56.4% | —— | — | 139,122 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy GardnerRep118,232 votes · 66.4%Runner-upKirk W. HallidayDem59,882 votes · 33.6% | Kirk W. HallidayDem59,882 votes · 33.6% | 32.8percentage points | |
Bill ColeyRep105,810 votes · 67.7%Runner-upJohn D. KinneDem50,580 votes · 32.3% | John D. KinneDem50,580 votes · 32.3% | 35.3percentage points | |
Peggy LehnerRep114,168 votes · 68.1%Runner-upAlbert Griggs Jr.Dem53,584 votes · 31.9% | Albert Griggs Jr.Dem53,584 votes · 31.9% | 36.1percentage points | |
Lou TerharRep106,215 votes · 62.9%Runner-upMary Rose LiermanDem62,693 votes · 37.1% | Mary Rose LiermanDem62,693 votes · 37.1% | 25.8percentage points | |
Robert D. HackettRep99,477 votes · 65.1%Runner-upMatthew KirkDem53,239 votes · 34.9% | Matthew KirkDem53,239 votes · 34.9% | 30.3percentage points | |
| Matt HuffmanRep122,615 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Joe UeckerRep112,706 votes · 71.9%Runner-upCharlie CarlierDem44,014 votes · 28.1% | Charlie CarlierDem44,014 votes · 28.1% | 43.8percentage points | |
Stephanie L. KunzeRep109,454 votes · 59.0%Runner-upCathy JohnsonDem76,077 votes · 41.0% | Cathy JohnsonDem76,077 votes · 41.0% | 18.0percentage points | |
John J. EklundRep107,972 votes · 65.3%Runner-upWiley RunnestrandDem57,446 votes · 34.7% | Wiley RunnestrandDem57,446 votes · 34.7% | 30.5percentage points | |
| Troy BaldersonRep114,532 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Larry J. ObhofRep113,666 votes · 69.8%Runner-upChristopher KingDem49,218 votes · 30.2% | Christopher KingDem49,218 votes · 30.2% | 39.6percentage points | |
Matt DolanRep107,500 votes · 58.1%Runner-upEmily HaganDem77,383 votes · 41.9% | Emily HaganDem77,383 votes · 41.9% | 16.3percentage points | |
| Dave BurkeRep109,616 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Vernon SykesDem83,805 votes · 61.2%Runner-upJonathan SchulzRep53,117 votes · 38.8% | Jonathan SchulzRep53,117 votes · 38.8% | 22.4percentage points | |
Frank HoaglandRep84,747 votes · 52.9%Runner-upLou GentileDem75,450 votes · 47.1% | Lou GentileDem75,450 votes · 47.1% | 5.8percentage points | |
Sean J. O'BrienDem78,451 votes · 56.4%Runner-upRobert J. AllenRep60,671 votes · 43.6% | Robert J. AllenRep60,671 votes · 43.6% | 12.8percentage points |