The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio were held on November 2, 2010. Ohio had eighteen seats in the United States House of Representatives, and all eighteen incumbent Representatives were seeking re-election in 2010. The elections were held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican2,053,07553.67%813+5 Democratic1,611,11242.12%105-5 Libertarian101,5492.65%00- Constitution26,7220.70%00- Green2,0000.01%00- Independent30,8160.81%00- Totals 3,825,274 100% 18 18 —

By district Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:

DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 103,770 51.49% 92,672 45.99% 5,076 2.52% 201,518 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 2 139,027 58.45% 82,431 34.66% 16,387 6.89% 237,845 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 3 152,629 68.11% 71,455 31.89% 0 0.00% 224,084 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 146,029 71.49% 50,533 24.74% 7,708 3.77% 204,270 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 140,703 67.83% 54,919 26.47% 11,831 5.70% 207,453 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 103,170 50.19% 92,823 45.15% 9,582 4.66% 205,575 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 7 135,721 62.17% 70,400 32.25% 12,192 5.58% 218,313 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 142,731 65.64% 65,883 30.30% 8,822 4.06% 217,436 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 83,423 40.65% 121,819 59.35% 0 0.00% 205,242 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 10 83,809 43.87% 101,343 53.05% 5,874 3.08% 191,026 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 11 28,754 17.07% 139,693 82.93% 0 0.00% 168,447 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 12 150,163 55.78% 110,307 40.98% 8,710 3.24% 269,180 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 13 94,367 44.27% 118,806 55.73% 0 0.00% 213,173 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 14 149,878 64.92% 72,604 31.45% 8,383 3.63% 230,865 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 15 119,471 54.16% 91,077 41.29% 10,048 4.55% 220,596 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 16 114,652 52.08% 90,833 41.26% 14,652 6.66% 220,137 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 17 57,352 30.08% 102,758 53.89% 30,556 16.03% 190,666 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 18 107,426 53.86% 80,756 40.49% 11,266 5.65% 199,448 100.00% Republican gainTotal 2,053,075 53.67% 1,611,112 42.12% 161,087 4.21% 3,825,274 100.00%

District 1

Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus represented the district since 2009. He faced Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns (PVS ) and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson (campaign site, PVS ). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 1 from OurCampaigns.com

Polling Poll source Date(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferror Steve Driehaus (D) Steve Chabot (R) OtherAmerican Action ForumAmerican Action Forum August 16–21, 2010 400 ± 4.90% 45% 47% 8%The Polling CompanyThe Polling Company July 30-August 2, 2010 301 ± 5.65% 41% 51% 7%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 2

Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt had represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive (PVS ), and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston (PVS ). In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 2 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 3

Republican incumbent Mike Turner had represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 3 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 4

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt (PVS) and Libertarian Donald Kissick (campaign site, PVS ), in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 4 from OurCampaigns.com

FEC, as of June 30, 2010: Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand DebtJim Jordan (R) $580,530 $361,192 $793,203 $0Doug Litt (D) $5,885 $2,203 $3,675 $0Donald Kissick (L) Unreported

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 5

Republican incumbent Bob Latta had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner (PVS ) and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith (PVS ) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 5 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 6

Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle (PVS ) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.

from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 6 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 7

Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign site , PVS ), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS ), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS ) in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 7 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 8

Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who had represented this district since 1991, ran for reelection. He ran against Democratic nominee and West Point Army veteran Justin Coussoule, Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit (campaign site, PVS ), and Libertarian David Harlow (PVS ) in the general election.)

Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes (84%), winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters.Boehner earns 8th District nod in primary , Amanda Rodeheffer, The Daily Advocate, May 6, 2010Hamilton Journal News Boehner faces GOP, Dem foes — do underdogs have a chance? , Josh Sweigart, Hamilton Journal News, February 13, 2010 from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 8 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 9

Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who had represented this district since 1983, was running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott. Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons.Jeremy Swartz, Ohio Libertarian for Congress drops out, offers to back Tea Party Republican Rich Iott, June 2, 2010 Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10.Official candidate list Ohio Secretary of State In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote. Debate, Fox Toledo and Toledo Free Press, October 11, 2010 (30:46) from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 9 from OurCampaigns.com

FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10 Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand DebtRich Iott (R) $876,968 $606,603 $324,091 $823,100Marcy Kaptur (D) $313,131 $223,776 $1,044,932 $0

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 10

Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich had represented this district since 1997. He faced Republican Peter J. Corrigan (PVS ) and Libertarian Jeff Goggins (PVS )in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 59% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 10 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 11

Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek (PVS ). Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 11 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 12

Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi had represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS ). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times OH - District 11 from OurCampaigns.com

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

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District 13