Ohio State House District 26

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Ashley Bryant BaileyDemocratic · Incumbent

The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.

Last election: Sedrick Denson (Democratic) won by 38.2 points, 2024
Earlier results: Sedrick Denson (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022, older linesErica C. Crawley (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 61,222
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSedrick DensonWon	Democratic	42,29669.1%	69.1%
RepublicanJohn Breadon	Republican	18,92630.9%	30.9%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSedrick DensonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	35,710100.0%	100.0%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErica C. CrawleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	45,350100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,037
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErica C. CrawleyWon	Democratic	33,77482.3%	82.3%
RepublicanShareeque Arife Sadiq	Republican	5,98214.6%	14.6%
GreenSteve Dodge	Green	1,2813.1%	3.1%

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.

All elections (29 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 61,222
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSedrick DensonWon	Democratic	42,29669.1%	69.1%
RepublicanJohn Breadon	Republican	18,92630.9%	30.9%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSedrick DensonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	35,710100.0%	100.0%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErica C. CrawleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	45,350100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,037
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticErica C. CrawleyWon	Democratic	33,77482.3%	82.3%
RepublicanShareeque Arife Sadiq	Republican	5,98214.6%	14.6%
GreenSteve Dodge	Green	1,2813.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 50,582
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHearcel F. CraigWon(incumbent)	Democratic	40,26879.6%	79.6%
RepublicanKenneth H. Collins	Republican	10,31420.4%	20.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,743
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHearcel F. CraigWon	Democratic	19,51375.8%	75.8%
RepublicanDustin Pyles	Republican	6,23024.2%	24.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,694
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy HeardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	43,68782.9%	82.9%
RepublicanJoseph Healy	Republican	9,00717.1%	17.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,097
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy HeardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	25,81380.4%	80.4%
RepublicanJoseph Healy	Republican	6,28419.6%	19.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 48,410
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy HeardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	40,24883.1%	83.1%
RepublicanJoseph Healy	Republican	8,16216.9%	16.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,879
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticTracy HeardWon	Democratic	25,33082.0%	82.0%
RepublicanMichael D. Elicson	Republican	5,54918.0%	18.0%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike MitchellWon	Democratic	37,584100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,464
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLarry PriceWon	Democratic	20,04378.7%	78.7%
RepublicanLionel Jones	Republican	5,42121.3%	21.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,295
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLinda ReidelbachWon	Republican	22,14857.8%	57.8%
DemocraticT. Johnson	Democratic	16,14742.2%	42.2%

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPat TiberiWon(incumbent)	Republican	22,132100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,974
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPat TiberiWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,74469.4%	69.4%
DemocraticCorey Alan Ditslear	Democratic	10,86627.2%	27.2%
OtherRichard B. Inge	Other	1,3643.4%	3.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,877
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPat TiberiWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,93275.1%	75.1%
DemocraticLes Hosgood	Democratic	6,94524.9%	24.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,778
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPat TiberiWon	Republican	30,34767.8%	67.8%
DemocraticRick Ryan	Democratic	14,43132.2%	32.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,653
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJacquelyn K. ObrienWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,08575.2%	75.2%
DemocraticBernie Roeckers	Democratic	10,56824.8%	24.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,687
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJacquelyn K. ObrienWon(incumbent)	Republican	40,91874.8%	74.8%
DemocraticThomas P. Landers	Democratic	13,76925.2%	25.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,725
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJacquelyn K. ObrienWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,41071.9%	71.9%
DemocraticJane S. Anderson	Democratic	10,31428.1%	28.1%
OtherJason C. Miller	Other	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,320
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJacquelyn K. ObrienWon	Republican	40,54979.0%	79.0%
DemocraticBennington	Democratic	10,77121.0%	21.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,426
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn ObrienWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,51069.0%	69.0%
DemocraticMary Joseph Maxwell	Democratic	11,03528.7%	28.7%
LibertarianJason Chris Miller	Libertarian	8812.3%	2.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,680
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHelen H. FixWon(incumbent)	Republican	34,90474.8%	74.8%
DemocraticHerman J. Brooks	Democratic	10,44122.4%	22.4%
OtherRandall E. Gesco	Other	1,3352.9%	2.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,159
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHelen H. FixWon(incumbent)	Republican	23,42770.7%	70.7%
DemocraticWilliam D. Cunningham	Democratic	9,73229.4%	29.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,845
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHelen H. FixWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,77966.4%	66.4%
DemocraticJames E. Cebula	Democratic	15,06633.6%	33.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,154
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanHelen H. FixWon	Republican	24,34563.8%	63.8%
DemocraticJames E. Cebula	Democratic	13,80936.2%	36.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,047
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. BechtoldWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,86667.0%	67.0%
DemocraticJerome L. Odowd	Democratic	15,18133.0%	33.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,828
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCarlton E. DavidsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,82558.0%	58.0%
DemocraticWilliam H. Kaiser	Democratic	10,00342.0%	42.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,934
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCarlton E. DavidsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,90556.9%	56.9%
DemocraticFranklin J. McCown	Democratic	12,02943.1%	43.1%

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

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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.

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