Ohio House District 56 Election Results
Ohio House District 56 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 25.3 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1972 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Democratic | 21,603 | 10,678 | 66.9% | 33.8 pts |
| 1974 | Democratic | 21,361 | 9,262 | 69.8% | 39.5 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 26,423 | 9,833 | 72.9% | 45.8 pts |
| 1978 | Democratic | 21,442 | 8,736 | 71.0% | 42.1 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 29,218 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 11,932 | 19,725 | 37.7% | 24.6 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 13,073 | 31,565 | 29.3% | 41.4 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 12,029 | 19,352 | 38.3% | 23.3 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 11,097 | 34,338 | 24.4% | 51.1 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 10,623 | 23,694 | 31.0% | 38.1 pts |
| 1992 | Democratic | 33,284 | 19,264 | 63.3% | 26.7 pts |
| 1994 | Democratic | 26,197 | 13,624 | 65.8% | 31.6 pts |
| 1996 | Democratic | 32,503 | 15,657 | 67.5% | 35.0 pts |
| 1998 | Democratic | 27,741 | 11,574 | 70.6% | 41.1 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 23,006 | 24,029 | 48.9% | 2.2 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 18,454 | 7,537 | 71.0% | 42.0 pts |
| 2004 | Democratic | 35,551 | 12,596 | 73.8% | 47.7 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 26,334 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 38,002 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2010 | Democratic | 20,253 | 9,675 | 67.7% | 35.3 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 37,493 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2014 | Democratic | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 31,025 | 17,608 | 63.8% | 27.6 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 24,780 | 14,781 | 62.6% | 25.3 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Ohio House District 56 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held Ohio House District 56 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 25.3 points.
Which parties have held Ohio House District 56 since 1972?
Since 1972, Ohio House District 56 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Ohio House District 56?
The closest two-party margin on record for Ohio House District 56 was 2000, at just 2.2 percentage points.