Ohio State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Eric Synenberg Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Tina BarhamsRepublicanEric SynenbergDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Eric Synenberg (D) 79.2, Joshua Malovasic (R) 20.8
- Last election
- Eric Synenberg (Democratic) won by 58.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BarhamsRight column: Synenberg
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Eric SynenbergIncumbentDemocratic
- Tina BarhamsRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 53,492
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric SynenbergWon Democratic 42,37679.2% RepublicanJoshua Malovasic Republican 11,11620.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,704
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElliot ForhanWon Democratic 29,20573.6% RepublicanKelly Powell Republican 10,49926.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,746
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ListonWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,99056.8% RepublicanMehek Cooke Republican 32,75643.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,632
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth ListonWon Democratic 34,95656.7% RepublicanStu Harris Republican 26,67643.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,296
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike DuffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 38,04459.2% DemocraticRyan Koch Democratic 26,25240.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,510
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike DuffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,14862.4% DemocraticDawn Valasco Democratic 12,34434.8% GreenWill Johnsen Green 1,0182.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,332
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike DuffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 32,41652.0% DemocraticDonna Oconnor Democratic 29,91648.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,341
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike DuffeyWon Republican 19,85950.5% DemocraticDavid Robinson Democratic 19,48249.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,339
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin BaconWon(incumbent) Republican 27,49451.5% DemocraticJay Perez Democratic 24,07345.1% LibertarianJeremiah Arn Libertarian 1,7723.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,766
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin BaconWon Republican 19,86651.3% DemocraticDean C. Hernandez Democratic 18,90048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,464
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda ReidelbachWon(incumbent) Republican 26,54752.6% DemocraticAbramo Ottolenghi Democratic 23,91747.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,962
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda ReidelbachWon(incumbent) Republican 16,99854.9% DemocraticLori Tyack Democratic 13,96445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,555
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce BeattyWon Democratic 21,01182.2% RepublicanBeverly J. Corner Republican 3,42413.4% LibertarianJames Moyer Libertarian 1,1204.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,861
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOtto Beatty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,861100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,708
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOtto Beatty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 20,90381.3% RepublicanBeverly J. Corner Republican 4,80518.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,685
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOtto Beatty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,31585.8% OtherMichael E. Goins Other 2,37014.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,572
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOtto Beatty Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,572100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,564
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,45759.7% RepublicanDonna Lunsford Republican 11,10740.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,667
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,00059.4% RepublicanThomas N. Carroll Republican 13,66740.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,135
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,45957.5% RepublicanLaurence Schmolt Republican 10,67642.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,628
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,53554.8% RepublicanLaurence Schmolt Republican 16,09345.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,193
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,13155.6% RepublicanRory T. Clear Republican 11,42942.0% LibertarianElizabeth M. Craciun Libertarian 6332.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,038
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,02253.0% RepublicanRory T. Clear Republican 16,01647.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,530
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerome F. LuebbersWon Democratic 12,98452.9% RepublicanRaymond C. Groneman Republican 11,54647.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,870
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman A. MurdockWon(incumbent) Republican 22,73767.1% DemocraticCarol A. Sweeney Democratic 11,13332.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,432
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman A. MurdockWon(incumbent) Republican 16,70060.9% DemocraticThomas O. Meyung Democratic 10,73239.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,819
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman A. MurdockWon(incumbent) Republican 23,42765.4% DemocraticThomas O. Meyung Democratic 12,39234.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,795
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyrl H. ShoemakerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,795100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,256
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyrl H. ShoemakerWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,32868.2% RepublicanLeon E. Winget Republican 9,92831.8%
- 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 21, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/21. Retrieved October 30, 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:21
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026