Ohio State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Desireè Tims Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Desireè TimsDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Desireè Tims (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Desireè TimsIncumbentDemocratic
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 34,877
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDesireè TimsWon Democratic 34,877100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,205
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillis E. Blackshear Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 20,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,860
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill RoemerWon(incumbent) Republican 38,66960.5% DemocraticJoe Campbell Democratic 25,19139.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,396
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill RoemerWon Republican 28,36057.4% DemocraticElliot Kolkovich Democratic 21,03642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,901
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarilyn SlabyWon(incumbent) Republican 35,27963.1% DemocraticJudith Lynn Lee Democratic 20,62236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,800
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarilyn SlabyWon(incumbent) Republican 20,73559.6% DemocraticTim Crawford Democratic 14,06540.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,307
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarilyn SlabyWon Republican 30,04154.3% DemocraticMichael Kaplan Democratic 25,26645.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,410
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 29,29867.5% DemocraticJohn Doll Democratic 14,11232.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,300
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry BlairWon Republican 34,82560.8% DemocraticSusan Lienesch Democratic 22,47539.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,120
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 23,99155.6% DemocraticCarolyn A. Rice Democratic 19,12944.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,163
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 35,26960.6% DemocraticJohn R. Doll Democratic 22,89439.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,652
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 22,97464.4% DemocraticNick Gerren Democratic 12,67835.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,334
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDixie J. AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,47281.9% OtherSynthia Jackson Other 3,86218.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,031
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDixie J. AllenWon Democratic 15,86293.1% RepublicanMark Paine Republican 1,1696.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,237
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd E. Lewis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,61874.8% RepublicanJohn A. Lawson Republican 7,61925.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,345
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd E. Lewis Jr.Won Democratic 17,45471.7% RepublicanMichael G. Quesnelle Republican 5,47422.5% IndependentS. Ysabel Moore Independent 1,4175.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,088
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRhine L. McLinWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,53674.3% RepublicanJon Husted Republican 9,55225.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,877
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 29,13868.0% DemocraticSylvia Wince Democratic 13,73932.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,448
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 41,97275.7% DemocraticTimothy J. Sullivan Democratic 13,47624.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,103
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 26,53869.7% DemocraticPatrick Mulligan Democratic 11,56530.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,600
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 40,79677.6% DemocraticGreenwood Democratic 11,80422.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,147
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 28,61667.9% DemocraticBruce E. Pence Democratic 13,53132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,670
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 37,37072.3% DemocraticEdith Holsinger Democratic 14,30027.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,598
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon(incumbent) Republican 22,78565.9% DemocraticJack Stevison Democratic 11,81334.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,743
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. CorbinWon Republican 23,15955.5% DemocraticJerry Kerns Democratic 18,58444.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,672
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick N. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 23,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,704
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick N. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 30,94574.2% DemocraticJoseph M. Davidson Democratic 10,75925.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,818
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. W. LampsonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,96855.4% DemocraticWilliam R. Hall Democratic 12,85044.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,139
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. W. LampsonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,49657.1% DemocraticMarvin E. Rodgers Democratic 14,64342.9%
- 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 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/38. 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:38
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026