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This page is an overview of the 2018 Ohio elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Contents
Results
U.S. Senate
General election for U.S. Senate Ohio
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sherrod Brown (D) | 53.4 | 2,355,923 | |
| Jim Renacci (R) | 46.6 | 2,053,963 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1,012 | ||
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,410,898 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bruce Jaynes (L)
U.S. House
Ohio U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Ohio's 1st Congressional District |
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Dirk Kubala (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Ohio's 2nd Congressional District |
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James Condit Jr. (Green Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Ohio's 3rd Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 4th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 5th Congressional District |
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Don Kissick (Libertarian Party) |
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| Ohio's 6th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 7th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 8th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 9th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 10th Congressional District |
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David Harlow (Libertarian Party) |
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| Ohio's 11th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 12th Congressional District |
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Joe Manchik (Green Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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| Ohio's 13th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 14th Congressional District |
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| Ohio's 15th Congressional District |
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Johnathan Miller Jr. (Libertarian Party) |
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| Ohio's 16th Congressional District |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Ohio 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- Treasurer
- Auditor
- State board of education
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Cuyahoga County, Ohio - County commissioner, county executive, and local judgeships
- Fairfield County, Ohio - County commissioner, county auditor, and local judgeships
- Franklin County, Ohio - County commissioner, county auditor, county engineer, and local judgeships
- Hamilton County, Ohio - County commissioner, county auditor, and local judgeships
- Lucas County, Ohio - County commissioner, county auditor, county treasurer, and local judgeships
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Ohio elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Ohio, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Ohio, 2018
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Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Featured elections
The following Ohio elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Ohio's 12th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Ohio's 16th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
- Ohio's 12th Congressional District special election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
General elections
State elections
Primary elections
- Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (May 8 Republican primary)
- Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (May 8 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Ohio Attorney General election, 2018
- Ohio Secretary of State election, 2018
- Ohio Auditor election, 2018
- Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Ohio in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Ohio are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 8, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
May 8, 2018:
Cuyahoga County, Ohio (Primary)
Fairfield County, Ohio (Primary)
Franklin County, Ohio (Primary)
Hamilton County, Ohio (Primary)
Lucas County, Ohio (Primary)
Toledo (General)
Ohio District 12 (Primary)
August 7, 2018:
Ohio District 12 (General)
November 6, 2018:
Cuyahoga County, Ohio (General)
Fairfield County, Ohio (General)
Franklin County, Ohio (General)
Hamilton County, Ohio (General)
Lucas County, Ohio (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Ohio?
See Primary elections in Ohio.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Ohio.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Ohio.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Ohio?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Ohio for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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