Election Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways

More than 4 million Ohioans went to the polls for the Nov. 8 general election. For the benefit of our members, the OMA has published this post-election report detailing Ohio’s key races.

Republicans have expanded their majorities in the Ohio House and Senate. When the 135th General Assembly convenes in January, the GOP is expected to hold 26 of 33 Senate seats and 68 of 99 House seats — the most favorable margins the party has enjoyed in decades.

Other election highlights included:

• Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted easily won re-election, capturing 85 of 88 Ohio counties. (The OMA-PAC endorsed the DeWine-Husted ticket.)
• All three Supreme Court of Ohio justices that were endorsed by the OMA-PAC won their races.
• In the contest for U.S. Senate, Republican J.D. Vance defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, while Democrats flipped Ohio’s redrawn First Congressional District.

For further election analysis — and a look at Statehouse activity planned for the post-election session — attend the OMA’s Government Affairs Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16. Members can attend virtually or in person at the OMA’s Columbus headquarters. Register now. 11/10/2022