Ohio State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brian Stewart Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brian StewartRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winLee YarskyDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Brian Stewart (R) 72.9, Brad W. Cotton (D) 27.1
- Last election
- Brian Stewart (Republican) won by 45.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: StewartRight column: Yarsky
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeStewartNo published score for Yarsky
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lee YarskyDemocratic
- Brian StewartIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 55,003
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian StewartWon Republican 40,10972.9% DemocraticBrad W. Cotton Democratic 14,89427.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,685
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 29,57199.6% Matthew Briner Write-in 1140.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,589
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJuanita BrentWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,24782.2% RepublicanJerry V. Powell Republican 9,34217.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,215
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJuanita BrentWon Democratic 35,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,258
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 39,258100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,405
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,425
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn BarnesWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,425100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,300
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Barnes Jr.Won Democratic 26,300100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,938
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael DeboseWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,81690.8% RepublicanBryan Glencer Republican 4,1229.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,320
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael DeboseWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,82388.8% RepublicanAnthony Cefaratti Republican 3,49711.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,895
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael DeboseWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,16686.0% RepublicanAnthony Cefaratti Republican 6,72914.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,678
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael DeboseWon Democratic 23,94086.5% RepublicanDan Trif Republican 3,73813.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,111
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 32,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,896
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. Barnes Jr.Won Democratic 23,04089.0% RepublicanWilbur L. Headen Jr. Republican 2,85611.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,012
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVermel WhalenWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,47386.3% RepublicanDale Debelak Republican 4,53913.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,960
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVermel WhalenWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,23085.6% RepublicanSamuel D. Garland Republican 3,73014.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,020
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVermel WhalenWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,84785.6% RepublicanSamuel D. Garland Republican 5,17314.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,802
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTroy Lee JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,89787.1% RepublicanNorbert B. Carson Republican 1,90512.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,178
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTroy Lee JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,81888.9% RepublicanNorbert B. Carson Republican 2,36011.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,288
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTroy Lee JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,64889.3% RepublicanNorbert B. Carson Republican 1,64010.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,743
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTroy Lee JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,77688.5% RepublicanTufts Republican 2,96711.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,663
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTroy Lee JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,36089.4% RepublicanGloria A. Wise Republican 2,30310.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,595
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna PopeWon(incumbent) Republican 28,41275.6% DemocraticDavid E. Mack Democratic 9,18324.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,131
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna PopeWon(incumbent) Republican 18,65066.3% DemocraticHugh E. McCormack Democratic 9,48133.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,075
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna PopeWon(incumbent) Republican 23,36058.3% DemocraticGerald N. Mauk Democratic 16,71541.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,486
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna PopeWon(incumbent) Republican 19,59960.3% DemocraticKevin J. Corrigan Democratic 9,86530.4% OtherJim Matthes Other 1,6845.2% OtherElizabeth F. Koeth Other 1,3384.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,898
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna PopeWon Republican 20,56152.9% DemocraticWalter A. Rutkowski(incumbent) Democratic 18,33747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,315
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. MusseyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,73650.3% DemocraticHarry C. Malott Democratic 15,57949.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,308
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam H. MusseyWon(incumbent) Republican 21,13853.8% DemocraticHarry C. Malott Democratic 18,17046.2%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State House District 12, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/12. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:12
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