2024 Ohio Senate election
Results by gains and holds
Results by winning party vote share Results: Democratic gain Republican hold Democratic hold No electionVote Share: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% 50–60% 60–70%
The 2024 Ohio Senate elections was held on November 5, 2024, to elect senators in 16 even-numbered districts of the Ohio Senate . Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. In addition, there was a special election in District 33 for the remainder of that district's term ending in 2026. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections , including for U.S. President and U.S. Senate .[ 1]
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis [ 2]
Solid R
February 29, 2024
Party
Candidates
Votes
Seats
No.
%
+/-
Before
Up
Won
After
+/–
Republican
17
2,914,102
62.01
0.51
26
16
14
24
2
Democratic
16
1,106,983
38.99
0.54
7
1
3
9
2
Total
100.00
33
17
Outgoing incumbents [ edit ]
Ohio's 2nd senatorial district has historically represented areas located in northwestern Ohio . It now stretches along the Great Lakes . A multi-county district, it currently comprises the counties of Erie , Ottawa and Wood , as well as, portions of the counties of Fulton and Lucas . It encompasses Ohio House of Representatives districts 3, 47 and 89. It has a Cook PVI of R+1. The seat has been held by Theresa Gavarone following her appointment in February 2019. She was re-elected in 2024.
Paloma De La Fuente, student (write-in)[ 5]
Ohio's 4th senatorial district has been based in southwestern Ohio and now consists of almost all of Butler County . It encompasses Ohio House of Representatives districts 51, 52 and 53. It has a Cook PVI of R+13. Its current Ohio Senator is Republican George Lang . He was re-elected in 2024.
Ohio's 6th senatorial district has always been based in Dayton, Ohio . It consists of about two-thirds of Montgomery County . It encompasses Ohio House districts 40, 41 and 42. It has a Cook PVI of R+9. Its current Ohio Senator is Republican Niraj Antani . Antani declined to run for State Senate again as he ran for U.S Representative. Ohio State Board of Education member Charlotte McGuire was nominated as the Republican nominee for the district and state representative from the 38th district, Willis Blackshear Jr. was nominated as the Democratic nominee. Willis Blackshear Jr. flipped the district to the Democratic Party in the 2024 general election.
Ohio's 8th senatorial district has been based in Cincinnati, Ohio and currently comprises the western portion of Hamilton County . It encompasses Ohio House districts 28, 29 and 30. It has a Cook PVI of R+14. Its current Ohio Senator is Republican Louis Blessing . He was re-elected in 2024.
Bill Seitz , Majority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives (2017–present) from the 30th district (2017–present; 2001–2007); former state senator from the 8th district (2007–2016)[ 20]
Ohio's 10th senatorial district has been based in south-central Ohio . It comprises the counties of Clark , Greene and Madison . It encompasses Ohio House districts 73, 74 and 79. It has a Cook PVI of R+7. Its current Ohio Senator is Republican Bob Hackett . Hackett did not choose to run for re-election. Former state representative from the 79th district, Kyle Koehler was nominated as the Republican nominee and Daniel McGregor was nominated as the Democratic nominee. He was elected in the 2024 general election.
Ohio's 12th senatorial district has been based in rural western Ohio . It comprises the counties of Allen , Mercer , Shelby , Champaign as well as portions of Auglaize , Darke and Logan counties. It encompasses Ohio House districts 4 , 84 and 85 . It has a Cook PVI of R+14. Its Ohio Senator is Republican Matt Huffman . Huffman was term-limited and state representative from the 78th district, Susan Manchester was nominated as the Republican nominee. She was elected in the 2024 general election.
Beth Liston , state representative from the 8th district (2023–present) and 21st district (2019–2022)[ 25]
Tom Patton , state representative from the 17th district (2023–present), 7th district (2017–2022) and 18th district (2003–2008); former state senator from the 24th district (2008–2016)[ 29] [ 30]
Tavia Galonski , state representative from the 33rd district (2023–present) and 35th district (2017–2022)[ 32]
Sandra O'Brien
State senators
Organizations
Special election caused by the resignation of Michael Rulli .
No primary was held as the Republican candidate was directly nominated by the Carroll , Columbiana , and Mahoning County Republican parties.[ 39]
No primary was held as the Democratic candidate was directly nominated by the Carroll , Columbiana , and Mahoning County Democratic parties.[ 39]
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^ Staff Reports (March 28, 2023). "Gavarone announces re-election campaign for Ohio Senate" . Sentinel Tribune . Retrieved November 11, 2023 .
^ a b Jackson, Tom (December 27, 2023). "Racing for the Statehouse" . Sandusky Register . Retrieved December 28, 2023 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae "Unofficial Election Results" . Ohio Secretary of State . Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ Kreemer, Avery (December 21, 2023). "Candice Keller: Controversial former legislator is running for Ohio Senate" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b c d Pitman, Michael D. (December 21, 2023). "Butler County voters will see tax issues and more on March primary ballots" . Journal-News . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b c "Americans for Prosperity – Ohio Announces Third Wave of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election" . Americans for Prosperity . February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024 .
^ a b "NFIB Ohio PAC Endorses Six Candidates for Seats in the General Assembly" . National Federation of Independent Business . February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024 .
^ a b c "2024 ORTL PAC ENDORSEMENTS" . Ohio Right to Life . Retrieved February 17, 2024 .
^ a b Kreemer, Avery (November 20, 2023). "State board of education member announces bid for local Ohio Senate seat" . Dayton Daily News . Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ a b c d e f g h i Kreemer, Avery (December 21, 2023). "Ohio Statehouse primaries set for March election: Races to watch" . Dayton Daily News . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Ingles, Jo (March 13, 2024). "Ohio's senate could shift more conservative, depending on who voters elect in next week's primary" . Statehouse News Bureau . Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ WHIO Staff (November 13, 2023). "Local state senator announces he's not seeking reelection" . WHIO-TV . Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
^ Kreemer, Avery (October 26, 2023). "Blackshear to run for Senate seat as Dems eye opportunities" . Dayton Daily News . Retrieved November 12, 2023 .
^ Kreemer, Avery (November 13, 2023). "State Senator representing Dayton not running for re-election" . Dayton Daily News . Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
^ Kreemer, Avery (November 15, 2023). "Dayton school board member launches bid for state senate" . Dayton Daily News . Retrieved November 26, 2023 .
^ a b "Unofficial - Candidates List" (PDF) . Hamilton County Board of Elections . December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Bischoff, Laura A. (October 17, 2023). "Bill Seitz to retire: Cincinnati GOP lawmaker won't run again, ending 24-year tenure" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 12, 2023 .
^ Grundy, Precious (July 6, 2023). "Manchester announces Ohio Senate campaign" . The Lima News . Retrieved November 20, 2023 .
^ a b "Candidate Filing Information" . Allen County Board of Elections . December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ "Burroughs leads Melvin by 13 votes in sheriff's race; Graham school levy fails" . Urbana Daily Citizen . March 19, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ a b c "Candidate Filing Information" . Scioto County Board of Elections . April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ a b "Candidates Filed List" (PDF) . Franklin County Board of Elections . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b c "March 19, 2024 Primary Election Candidates" (PDF) . Lake County Board of Elections . December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b DeVito, Maria (December 22, 2023). "Licking County Commissioners Bubb, Flowers file for reelection, Bird challenging for seat" . Newark Advocate . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b Caudill, Mark (December 23, 2023). "Primary election filing deadline: Incumbent sheriff, commissioners face challengers" . Mansfield News Journal . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ Pelzer, Jeremy (March 27, 2023). "State Rep. Tom Patton booted from Cuyahoga County GOP posts for supporting Jason Stephens for House Speaker" . The Plain Dealer . Retrieved November 12, 2023 .
^ a b "2024 Candidate List" (PDF) . Cuyahoga County Board of Elections . December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ "Candidate Filing Information" . Seneca County Board of Elections . December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b c Livingston, Doug (October 13, 2023). "Hudson Democrat Casey Weinstein pivots from House re-election to seek seat in Ohio Senate" . Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved November 11, 2023 .
^ a b Kreider, Derek (December 20, 2023). "Election is already heating up; here's what we know about March primaries in Summit County" . Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ "Washington County resident appointed to Ohio Senate seat" . The Parkersburg News and Sentinel . December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023 .
^ a b "Primary Election March 19, 2024" (PDF) . Belmont County Board of Elections . December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ Gessner, Kylie (December 18, 2023). "Rep. Loychik announces candidacy for Ohio Senate" . WFMJ . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ a b Puskas, Ed (December 20, 2023). "O'Brien will face primary challenge" . Star Beacon . Retrieved December 26, 2023 .
^ "DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR THE MARCH 19, 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION" (PDF) . Trumbull County Board of Elections . Retrieved December 29, 2023 .
^ a b "Cutrona to be sworn in June 26 to state Senate" . reviewonline.com . Retrieved August 20, 2024 .
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