Ohio State House District 40

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rodney Creech Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Rodney CreechRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Rodney Creech (R) 77.1, Bobbie Arnold (D) 22.9

Timothy HornbackerDemocratic

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Timothy HornbackerDemocratic
Rodney CreechIncumbentRepublican
Joshua UmbaughLibertarian

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Last election: Rodney Creech (Republican) won by 54.2 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 3 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeCreechNo published score for Hornbacker
Races: Won 3 of 3; None listed
Years since first win: 4; Not available

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Timothy HornbackerDemocratic
Rodney CreechIncumbentRepublican
Joshua UmbaughLibertarian

Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 59,184
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRodney CreechWon	Republican	45,61577.1%	77.1%
DemocraticBobbie Arnold	Democratic	13,56922.9%	22.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,905
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRodney CreechWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,02871.7%	71.7%
DemocraticAmy Cox	Democratic	11,87728.3%	28.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 58,861
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhil PlummerWon(incumbent)	Republican	38,31865.1%	65.1%
DemocraticLeronda Jackson	Democratic	20,54334.9%	34.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,312
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhil PlummerWon	Republican	27,38861.8%	61.8%
DemocraticRyan Rebecca Taylor	Democratic	16,92438.2%	38.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,637
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael E. HenneWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,75064.1%	64.1%
DemocraticDavid L. Richards	Democratic	18,88735.9%	35.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,585
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMike HenneWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,31465.4%	65.4%
DemocraticDavid L. Richards	Democratic	11,27134.6%	34.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,210
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMichael HenneWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,49354.4%	54.4%
DemocraticCarl Fisher	Democratic	24,71745.6%	45.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,660
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoland WinburnWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,26171.7%	71.7%
IndependentDavid Wilson	Independent	8,39928.3%	28.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,421
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoland WinburnWon	Democratic	34,31872.4%	72.4%
RepublicanAnn Siefker	Republican	13,10327.6%	27.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,715
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFred StrahornWon(incumbent)	Democratic	23,52374.2%	74.2%
RepublicanMartin Arbagi	Republican	8,19225.8%	25.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,489
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFred StrahornWon(incumbent)	Democratic	33,32570.2%	70.2%
RepublicanGlenn Jones	Republican	14,16429.8%	29.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,469
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFred StrahornWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,72571.8%	71.8%
RepublicanMartin Arbagi	Republican	7,74428.2%	28.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,541
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanArlene SetzerWon	Republican	25,71855.3%	55.3%
DemocraticDon Shaffer	Democratic	20,82344.7%	44.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,001
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff JacobsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,85656.7%	56.7%
DemocraticDon Shaffer	Democratic	15,14543.3%	43.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,591
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff JacobsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,38262.3%	62.3%
DemocraticRich Frankhouser	Democratic	17,20937.8%	37.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,887
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff JacobsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	24,65465.1%	65.1%
DemocraticJudy Gerhard	Democratic	13,23334.9%	34.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 48,750
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff JacobsonWon	Republican	26,62054.6%	54.6%
DemocraticDavid Hart	Democratic	22,13045.4%	45.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,259
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRuss Guerra Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	23,11363.7%	63.7%
DemocraticC. Fred Hall	Democratic	13,14636.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,685
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRuss Guerra Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	28,51063.8%	63.8%
DemocraticJan Vargo	Democratic	16,17536.2%	36.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,925
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRuss Guerra Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	19,60965.5%	65.5%
DemocraticDavid C. Fudge	Democratic	10,31634.5%	34.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,337
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRuss Guerra Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	24,38355.0%	55.0%
DemocraticGerhard	Democratic	19,95445.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,072
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRuss Guerra Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	17,92754.2%	54.2%
DemocraticCraig L. Zimmers	Democratic	15,14545.8%	45.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,206
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas C. SawyerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	27,85267.6%	67.6%
RepublicanDennis Vincent McBride	Republican	13,35432.4%	32.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,490
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas C. SawyerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,81066.0%	66.0%
RepublicanKaren S. Ingraham	Republican	9,68034.0%	34.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,071
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas C. SawyerWon	Democratic	22,65955.2%	55.2%
RepublicanPaul S. Wingard(incumbent)	Republican	18,41244.8%	44.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,884
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul S. WingardWon	Republican	14,37848.1%	48.1%
DemocraticClaude M. Fiocca(incumbent)	Democratic	14,26847.7%	47.7%
OtherGary Wylie	Other	1,2384.1%	4.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,631
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaude M. FioccaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,00650.5%	50.5%
RepublicanPaul S. Wingard	Republican	20,62549.5%	49.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,723
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas N. KindnessWon	Republican	16,82358.6%	58.6%
DemocraticGeorge C. Hofstadter	Democratic	11,90041.4%	41.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,189
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas B. RentschlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,03056.5%	56.5%
DemocraticArthur F. Reiff	Democratic	16,15943.5%	43.5%

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:40

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