The 2024 Ohio Senate elections will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect senators in 16 even-numbered districts of the Ohio Senate . Members will be elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections will be held concurrently with various federal and state elections , including for U.S. President and U.S. Senate .[1]
2024 Ohio Senate election
Predictions
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Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis [2]
Solid R
February 29, 2024
Overview
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Party
Candidates
Votes
Seats
No.
%
Before
Up
Won
After
+/–
Republican
16
26
15
Democratic
15
7
1
Total
100.00
33
16
Outgoing incumbents
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District 2
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Republican primary
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Declared
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Democratic primary
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Declared
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Paloma De La Fuente, student (write-in)[5]
General election
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District 4
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District 6
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District 8
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Republican primary
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Declared
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Declined
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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]
Democratic primary
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Declared
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General election
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District 10
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District 12
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District 14
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District 16
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Republican primary
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Declared
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Democratic primary
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Declared
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Beth Liston , state representative from the 8th district (2023–present) and 21st district (2019–2022)[25]
General election
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District 18
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District 20
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District 22
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District 24
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Republican primary
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Declared
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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]
Democratic primary
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Declared
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General election
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District 26
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District 28
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Democratic primary
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Declared
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Declined
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Tavia Galonski , state representative from the 33rd district (2023–present) and 35th district (2017–2022)[32]
Endorsements
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Republican primary
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Declared
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General election
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District 30
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District 32
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Republican primary
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Declared
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Endorsements
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Sandra O'Brien
State senators
Organizations
Democratic primary
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Declared
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General election
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See also
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References
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^ "Ohio State Senate elections, 2024" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved February 19, 2023 .
^ "24 OH Forecast" . projects.cnalysis.com . Retrieved March 30, 2024 .
^ a b BeMiller, Haley (November 14, 2023). "State Sen. Niraj Antani launches bid for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District" . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 16, 2023 .
^ 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 .
External links
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Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 16th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 18th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 20th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 22nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 24th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 26th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 28th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 32nd district candidates