Ohio Primary Election Results
Ohio Primary Election Results
U.S. Senate
The author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance secured former President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement in this crowded and contentious Senate Republican primary that will serve as a test of the former president’s influence over congressional races. On the Democratic side, Representative Tim Ryan has won the nomination.
Republican Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. | |
---|---|---|---|
J.D. Vance
|
340,991 | +32.2% 32.2% | |
Josh Mandel
|
253,051 | +23.9% 23.9 | |
Matt Dolan
|
247,042 | +23.3% 23.3 | |
Total reported |
1,059,113 | ||
Democratic Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
---|---|---|
Tim Ryan
|
355,764 | +69.7% 69.7% |
Morgan Harper
|
90,485 | +17.7% 17.7 |
Traci Johnson
|
64,113 | +12.6% 12.6 |
Total reported |
510,362 |
Analysis From Our Reporters
Governor
Gov. Mike DeWine is widely expected to defeat Jim Renacci, a former congressman who is running to his right. In the Democratic primary, two former mayors — John Cranley and Nan Whaley — are facing off, with Ms. Whaley seeking to become the first woman elected governor in the state.
Republican Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. | |
---|---|---|---|
Mike DeWine*
|
514,374 | +48.1% 48.1% | |
Jim Renacci
|
299,515 | +28.0% 28.0 | |
Joe Blystone
|
232,716 | +21.8% 21.8 | |
Ron Hood
|
22,212 | +2.1% 2.1 | |
Total reported |
1,068,817 | ||
Democratic Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
---|---|---|
Nan Whaley
|
326,329 | +65.0% 65.0% |
John Cranley
|
175,771 | +35.0% 35.0 |
Total reported |
502,100 |
U.S. House
7th District Republican Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
---|---|---|
Max Miller
|
42,728 | +71.8% 71.8% |
Jonah Schulz
|
8,230 | +13.8% 13.8 |
Charlie Gaddis
|
5,515 | +9.3% 9.3 |
Anthony Alexander
|
3,004 | +5.1% 5.1 |
Total reported |
59,477 |
9th District Republican Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
---|---|---|
J.R. Majewski
|
21,657 | +35.8% 35.8% |
Craig Riedel
|
18,565 | +30.7% 30.7 |
Theresa Gavarone
|
17,377 | +28.7% 28.7 |
Beth Deck
|
2,906 | +4.8% 4.8 |
Total reported |
60,505 |
11th District Democratic Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. | |
---|---|---|---|
Shontel Brown*
|
43,997 | +66.3% 66.3% | |
Nina Turner
|
22,329 | +33.7% 33.7 | |
Total reported |
66,326 | ||
13th District Republican Primary
Candidate | Votes | Pct. | |
---|---|---|---|
Madison Gesiotto Gilbert
|
16,057 | +28.6% 28.6% | |
Gregory Wheeler
|
13,123 | +23.4% 23.4 | |
Janet Folger Porter
|
9,284 | +16.6% 16.6 | |
Total reported |
56,086 | ||
All Races
District Dist. | Candidates | Est. rpt. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1 Dem. 1 (D) | Landsman
|
› | ||
1 Rep. 1 (R) | Chabot*
|
› | ||
2 Dem. 2 (D) | Meadows
72%
|
Darnowsky
28%
|
› | |
2 Rep. 2 (R) | Wenstrup*
77%
|
Condit
13%
|
› | |
3 Dem. 3 (D) | Beatty*
|
› | ||
3 Rep. 3 (R) | Stahley
|
› | ||
4 Dem. 4 (D) | Wilson
52%
|
Sites
48%
|
› | |
4 Rep. 4 (R) | Jordan*
|
› | ||
5 Dem. 5 (D) | Swartz
55%
|
Heberling
45%
|
› | |
5 Rep. 5 (R) | Latta*
|
› | ||
6 Dem. 6 (D) | Lyras
31%
|
Jones
25%
|
› | |
6 Rep. 6 (R) | Johnson*
77%
|
Anderson
12%
|
› | |
7 Dem. 7 (D) | Diemer
55%
|
Rader
32%
|
› | |
7 Rep. 7 (R) | Miller
72%
|
Schulz
14%
|
› | |
8 Dem. 8 (D) | Enoch
|
› | ||
8 Rep. 8 (R) | Davidson*
71%
|
Heimlich
29%
|
› | |
9 Dem. 9 (D) | Kaptur*
|
› | ||
9 Rep. 9 (R) | Majewski
36%
|
Riedel
31%
|
› | |
10 Dem. 10 (D) | Esrati
31%
|
Hardenbrook
26%
|
› | |
10 Rep. 10 (R) | Turner*
|
› | ||
11 Dem. 11 (D) | Brown*
66%
|
Turner
34%
|
› | |
11 Rep. 11 (R) | Brewer
58%
|
Hemphill
42%
|
› | |
12 Dem. 12 (D) | Rippel-Elton
57%
|
Fletcher
43%
|
› | |
12 Rep. 12 (R) | Balderson*
82%
|
Lape
18%
|
› | |
13 Dem. 13 (D) | Sykes
|
› | ||
13 Rep. 13 (R) | Gesiotto Gilbert
29%
|
Wheeler
23%
|
› | |
14 Dem. 14 (D) | Kilboy
|
› | ||
14 Rep. 14 (R) | Joyce*
76%
|
Awtrey
16%
|
› | |
15 Dem. 15 (D) | Josephson
|
› | ||
15 Rep. 15 (R) | Carey
|
› | ||
What to Watch
Are there any new voting rules or ballot access changes in Ohio?
Ohio did not pass any voting laws after the 2020 election, though a new provision tucked into a funding bill prohibits local officials from accepting money for election administration from nongovernmental organizations.
Will redistricting affect the congressional elections in Ohio?
Ohio’s congressional primary elections are taking place as scheduled only because of a technicality in a dispute between the commission charged with redrawing the state’s political maps and the Ohio Supreme Court. The commission has twice drawn new maps of the state’s 15 congressional districts, and both times, the court rejected them as partisan gerrymanders favoring Republicans. Even though the maps were struck down, the state’s constitution allows for the second version to be used for the primary elections because a third proposal won’t be ready until after the May 3 primary. The court could, in theory, later approve another map for use in elections in 2024. The state legislative races, on the other hand, were removed from the May 3 ballot while the court hears challenges to a fourth attempt at redrawing those districts. A new date for those elections has not been set.
What issues are dominating the campaign in Ohio?
Inflation and high gas, food and energy prices have been among the top issues concerning voters in Ohio, as in other races across the nation. But in a state where many of former President Donald J. Trump’s promises to bring back manufacturing jobs and companies failed to materialize, candidates have also spent a great deal of time trying to win over Trump loyalists and white working-class voters. In the state’s marquee race, for the Senate seat being vacated by Rob Portman, a Republican, a crowded field of high-profile Republicans has focused on crime, voter fraud and illegal immigration. The Democratic front-runner in the Senate race, Tim Ryan, has centered on creating jobs and taking on competition with China.
What can Ohio tell us about the overall story of the midterms?
All eyes are on the Republican Senate primary, which will test former President Donald J. Trump’s support among white working-class voters and his role as a kingmaker in the party. Mr. Trump has put his weight behind the author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance, who until recently has struggled to break through. — Nick Corasaniti, Michael Wines and Jazmine Ulloa
Other Races
Attorney General
Auditor
Race | Candidates | Est. rpt. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dem. (D) | Sappington
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Rep. (R) | Faber*
|
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Secretary of State
Race | Candidates | Est. rpt. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dem. (D) | Clark
|
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Rep. (R) | LaRose*
65%
|
Adams
35%
|
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Supreme Court
Race | Candidates | Est. rpt. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Justice Dem. Chief Justice (D) | Brunner
|
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Chief Justice Rep. Chief Justice (R) | Kennedy
|
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Term Commencing Jan. 1 Dem. Term Commencing Jan. 1 (D) | Jamison
|
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Term Commencing Jan. 1 Rep. Term Commencing Jan. 1 (R) | Fischer*
|
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Term Commencing Jan. 2 Dem. Term Commencing Jan. 2 (D) | Zayas
|
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Term Commencing Jan. 2 Rep. Term Commencing Jan. 2 (R) | DeWine*
|
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Treasurer
Race | Candidates | Est. rpt. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dem. (D) | Schertzer
|
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Rep. (R) | Sprague*
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