The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a gubernatorial election.
Overview
Statewide
District
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:
District 1
The 1st district is based in Cincinnati, stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders with Kentucky and Indiana. It was represented by two-term Republican Congressman Steve Chabot.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steve Chabot, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Fred Kundrata, Air Force veteran and Republican candidate for Ohio's 2nd congressional district in 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Prues, marketing executive
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 2
The 2nd district takes eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Norwood and Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River. This seat had been held by Republican Brad Wenstrup since 2013.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brad Wenstrup, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Marek Tyszkiewicz, actuary and former high school teacher
Eliminated in primary
- Ronny Richards, Vietnam War veteran
- John Sheil, attorney
- William Smith, truck driver and nominee for this district in 2012
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 3
The 3rd district, located entirely within the borders of Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg. It had been represented by Democrat Joyce Beatty since 2013.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joyce Beatty, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Adams, manufacturing company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Vennon
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 4
The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Oberlin. It had been represented by Republican Jim Jordan since 2007.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Jordan, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Janet Garrett, retired teacher
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 5
The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio, taking in Findlay, Defiance, and Bowling Green. It had been represented by Republican Bob Latta since 2007.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Latta, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Fry, clergy
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Eric Eberly and nominee for this seat in 2012
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 6
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio, including Steubenville, Marietta, and Ironton. It had been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jennifer Garrison, former state representative
Eliminated in primary
- Gregory Howard
Declined
- Lou Gentile, state senator
- Anthony Traficanti, Mahoning County Commissioner
Primary results
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dennis Lambert
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Debates
- Complete video of debate, September 30, 2014
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton. It had been represented by Republican Bob Gibbs since 2011.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Gibbs, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Former Democratic representative John Boccieri (who served in Ohio's 16th congressional district for a single term, from 2009 through 2011, and was defeated in his bid for reelection in the 2010 elections by Republican Jim Renacci) filed paperwork to run in the 7th district in January 2013, but put his plans on hold, to potentially run in another district or not at all. Ultimately he did not run for any seat.
Candidates
Declined
- John Boccieri, former U.S. Representative
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 8
The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County, as well as taking in Springfield. Republican John Boehner, the Speaker of the House, had represented Ohio's 8th congressional district since 1991.
Republican primary
Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014, he had insisted that he would run for reelection to the House and as Speaker. Boehner faced primary challenges from two conservatives, Eric Gurr and J.D. Winteregg.
Candidates
Nominee
- John Boehner, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Gurr, computer consultant
- J.D. Winteregg, high school teacher and Tea Party member
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tom Poetter, professor at Miami University
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew Guyette
Primary results
Constitution primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Condit, Jr
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 9
The 9th district spans the coast of Lake Erie from Toledo to the west side of Cleveland, taking in Port Clinton, Sandusky, Lorain, Lakewood, Brook Park, and Brooklyn. Marcy Kaptur had represented Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Marcy Kaptur, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
- Isaac Quiñones II, former campaign aide
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Richard May
Eliminated in primary
- Robert C. Horrocks Jr.
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 10
The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. It had been held by Republican Congressman Mike Turner since 2003.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Turner, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John D. Anderson, civilian air force acquisition logistics and sustainment manager and candidate for this seat in 2012
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Klepinger
Eliminated in primary
- Bill Conner, programmer and Air Force veteran
Withdrawn
- Russ Gottesman
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Harlow
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 11
The 11th district takes in eastern Cleveland and its suburbs, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights, and Warrensville Heights, as well as stretching southward into Richfield and parts of Akron. It had been represented by Democrat Marcia Fudge since 2008.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Marcia Fudge, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Zetzer
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 12
The 12th district encompasses the northern Columbus metro area, taking in the northern Columbus suburbs, including Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, and New Albany, as well as Newark, Mansfield, and Zanesville. It had been held by Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi since 2001.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pat Tiberi, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Tibbs, Army veteran
Primary results
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Hart
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 13
The 13th district covers the Mahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, including Youngstown and eastern parts of Akron. Democrat Tim Ryan was running for reelection.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Ryan, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John Stephen Luchansky
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Thomas Pekarek
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 14
The 14th district is located in Northeast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Cleveland, including Mayfield Heights, Solon, and Independence, as well as Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties, northern Portage County, and northeastern Summit County. Republican representative David Joyce had represented the 14th district since January 2013.
Republican primary
Joyce was challenged in the Republican primary by State Representative Matt Lynch. Joyce, who had been called "Ohio's most vulnerable House Republican", did not win a primary election for the seat in 2012 after incumbent Republican Steve LaTourette retired months after winning the primary unopposed, leading local party leaders to pick Joyce to replace him.
Candidates
Nominee
- David Joyce, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Matt Lynch, state representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Wager, attorney
Primary results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Macko
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 13, 2014
Predictions
Results
District 15
The 15th district encompasses the southern Columbus metro area, taking in the western and eastern suburbs of Columbus, including Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Grove City, as well as Athens. It had been held by Republican Steve Stivers since 2011.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steve Stivers, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott Wharton farmer, airline pilot and candidate for this seat in 2012
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 16
The 16th district takes in the western suburbs of Cleveland, including Westlake, Parma, and Strongsville, as well as Medina, Norton, and North Canton. It had been held by Republican Jim Renacci since 2011.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Renacci, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Democrats were hoping to recruit a strong challenger to Renacci, as he had only won by 4 points in 2012.
Candidates
Nominee
- Pete Crossland, emeritus Professor of Political Science at Kent State University and former state representative
Eliminated in primary
- James Donenwirth, businessman
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Results
See also
- 2014 United States House of Representatives elections
- 2014 United States elections
References
External links
- U.S. House elections in Ohio, 2014 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets
