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.
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).[3] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.
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.
Republican incumbent Mike Turner had represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts (PVS) in the general election.[7][8] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.
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.
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.[10] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.
Results of the 2010 House election in Ohio's 6th District
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.[11][12] In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.
Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner (campaign siteArchived 2010-09-10 at the Wayback Machine, PVS), Libertarian John D. Anderson (campaign site, PVS), and Constitution Party David Easton (PVS) in the general election.[13] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.
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.[14][15]
Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes (84%), winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters.[16][17][18][19]
Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who had represented this district since 1983, was running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott.[20] Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons.[21] Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10.[22] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
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.
Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi had represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks[24] (campaign site, PVS), and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine (campaign site, PVS). In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.
Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton had represented this district since 2007. She defeated Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the 2010 general election.
Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette had represented this district since 1995. He faced Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge William O'Neill in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic (PVS).[25] In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.
Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy faced four challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon (campaign site, PVS), Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer (PVS), independent perennial candidate Bill Buckel and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008. Kilroy was defeated in 2010.
Democratic incumbent John Boccieri had represented this district since 2009. He was challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote. Boccieri was defeated in 2010.
Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan had represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham (campaign siteArchived 2010-08-27 at the Wayback Machine, PVS) and Independent James Traficant,[26][27] a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded.[28] In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
Democratic incumbent Zack Space had represented this district since 2007. He was challenged by Republican nominee State Senator Bob Gibbs and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton (PVS). In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.
