Ohio State House District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dontavius Jarrells Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Joel GreffRepublicanDontavius JarrellsDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dontavius Jarrells (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GreffRight column: Jarrells
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeJarrellsNo published score for Greff
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Dontavius JarrellsIncumbentDemocratic
- Joel GreffRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 35,739
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDontavius JarrellsWon Democratic 35,739100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,494
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDontavius JarrellsWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,494100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,566
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott WiggamWon(incumbent) Republican 36,73069.9% DemocraticAlison Theiss Democratic 15,83630.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,679
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott WiggamWon(incumbent) Republican 26,29666.3% DemocraticKevin Barnet Democratic 11,72029.5% IndependentElizabeth Thomas Independent 1,6634.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,537
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott WiggamWon Republican 31,34267.3% OtherStephen R. Spoonamore Other 15,19532.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,440
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon AmstutzWon(incumbent) Republican 21,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,736
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon AmstutzWon(incumbent) Republican 32,11065.9% DemocraticJohn Maglio Democratic 16,62634.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,503
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCraig NewboldWon Republican 17,61652.6% DemocraticLinda Bolon(incumbent) Democratic 15,88747.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,230
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda BolonWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,37864.3% RepublicanCaroline Hergenrother Republican 16,85235.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,851
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda S. BolonWon Democratic 20,53755.7% RepublicanJim Hoppel Republican 16,31444.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,732
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BlasdelWon(incumbent) Republican 23,60750.5% DemocraticFrank E. Rayl Jr. Democratic 23,12549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,772
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BlasdelWon(incumbent) Republican 17,47356.8% DemocraticFrank Rivelle Democratic 13,29943.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,038
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. WillamowskiWon(incumbent) Republican 31,47674.9% DemocraticRay Moritz Democratic 10,56225.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,060
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. WillamowskiWon Republican 19,50462.8% DemocraticGary Frueh Democratic 11,55637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,966
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 30,62173.0% DemocraticJake Phillips Democratic 11,34527.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,987
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,987100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,010
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 36,010100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,972
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,56168.4% DemocraticLorenzo White Democratic 10,41131.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,027
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. ThompsonWon Republican 34,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,060
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRochelle D. ThompsonWon Republican 19,19156.3% DemocraticRochelle D. Twining Democratic 14,86943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,300
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWaldo Bennett RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 28,76363.5% DemocraticHamman Democratic 16,53736.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,923
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWaldo Bennett RoseWon(incumbent) Republican 20,55557.2% DemocraticPaul Rizor Democratic 15,36842.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,490
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene BranstoolWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,58267.9% RepublicanRexal Moore Republican 14,90832.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,492
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene BranstoolWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,56965.4% RepublicanVira L. Wise Republican 11,92334.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,295
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene BranstoolWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,75965.6% RepublicanVira L. Wise Republican 14,53634.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,597
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene BranstoolWon Democratic 20,49057.6% RepublicanRaymond P. Luther(incumbent) Republican 15,10742.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,048
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond P. LutherWon(incumbent) Republican 22,79855.5% DemocraticJohn L. Eshelman Jr. Democratic 18,25044.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,499
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred B. HadleyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,60365.3% DemocraticJames L. Shock Democratic 9,89634.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,576
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred B. HadleyWon(incumbent) Republican 29,576100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:oh/sldl:1
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026