Ohio State House District 43

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Michele Grim Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Michele GrimDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Michele Grim (D) 60.4, Wendi Hendricks (R) 39.7

David KarmolRepublican

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Michele GrimIncumbentDemocratic
David KarmolRepublican
Zach HallLibertarian

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Last election: Michele Grim (Democratic) won by 20.7 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 3 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeGrimNo published score for Karmol
Races: Won 2 of 2; None listed
Years since first win: 4; Not available

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Michele GrimIncumbentDemocratic
David KarmolRepublican
Zach HallLibertarian

Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 44,542
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichele GrimWon	Democratic	26,88160.4%	60.4%
RepublicanWendi Hendricks	Republican	17,66139.6%	39.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,610
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichele GrimWon	Democratic	21,56564.2%	64.2%
RepublicanWendi Hendricks	Republican	12,04535.8%	35.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 58,015
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRodney CreechWon	Republican	31,46354.2%	54.2%
DemocraticAmy Cox	Democratic	26,55245.8%	45.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,639
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. ToddsmithWon	Republican	22,38850.1%	50.1%
DemocraticDan Foley	Democratic	22,25149.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,474
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff RezabekWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,61459.9%	59.9%
DemocraticDavid Sparks	Democratic	21,86040.1%	40.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,500
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff RezabekWon	Republican	18,70757.6%	57.6%
DemocraticRoland Winburn(incumbent)	Democratic	13,79342.4%	42.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 55,531
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoland WinburnWon(incumbent)	Democratic	30,02054.1%	54.1%
RepublicanJoyce Deitering	Republican	25,51145.9%	45.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,547
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTodd McKenneyWon	Republican	24,49655.0%	55.0%
DemocraticStephen Dyer(incumbent)	Democratic	20,05145.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 59,864
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticStephen DyerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	35,27158.9%	58.9%
RepublicanJudy Jones	Republican	24,59341.1%	41.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,581
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticStephen DyerWon	Democratic	28,46759.8%	59.8%
RepublicanChristine Croce	Republican	19,11440.2%	40.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 59,877
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMary TaylorWon(incumbent)	Republican	34,47857.6%	57.6%
DemocraticJane Taborgrimm	Democratic	25,39942.4%	42.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,193
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMary TaylorWon	Republican	21,01353.6%	53.6%
DemocraticMichael Grimm	Democratic	18,18046.4%	46.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,629
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDiana FesslerWon	Republican	23,13650.7%	50.7%
DemocraticCarol McKeever	Democratic	19,36642.4%	42.4%
LibertarianBob Debrosse	Libertarian	3,1276.8%	6.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,994
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,40260.0%	60.0%
DemocraticDavid A. Brewer	Democratic	13,59240.0%	40.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,679
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,15061.3%	61.3%
DemocraticDavid A. Brewer	Democratic	16,52938.7%	38.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,850
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,99363.9%	63.9%
DemocraticLarry Brown	Democratic	11,85736.1%	36.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,751
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,57559.0%	59.0%
DemocraticLarry Brown	Democratic	19,17641.0%	41.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,797
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWayne M. JonesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	23,37558.7%	58.7%
RepublicanWilliam Detweiler	Republican	16,42241.3%	41.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,812
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWayne M. JonesWon	Democratic	26,34155.1%	55.1%
RepublicanJohn G. Quillin	Republican	21,47144.9%	44.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,658
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVernon F. CookWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,21156.7%	56.7%
RepublicanKim R. Hoover	Republican	15,44743.3%	43.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,306
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVernon F. CookWon(incumbent)	Democratic	28,00859.2%	59.2%
RepublicanRoss	Republican	19,29840.8%	40.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,911
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVernon F. CookWon(incumbent)	Democratic	24,29765.8%	65.8%
RepublicanCharles E. Schultz	Republican	12,61434.2%	34.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,910
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCliff SkeenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,52576.8%	76.8%
RepublicanJohn A. Debon	Republican	4,38523.2%	23.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,409
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCliff SkeenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,36781.1%	81.1%
RepublicanJohn A. Debon	Republican	4,04218.9%	18.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,476
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCliff SkeenWon	Democratic	24,61175.8%	75.8%
RepublicanPatricia E. Buchanan	Republican	7,86524.2%	24.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,893
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRonald H. WeyandtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,88179.9%	79.9%
RepublicanKathryn Wertzbaugher	Republican	5,01220.1%	20.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,577
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRonald H. WeyandtWon	Democratic	26,14973.5%	73.5%
RepublicanCarl W. Butler	Republican	9,42826.5%	26.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,451
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAnthony J. RussoWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,87564.4%	64.4%
RepublicanSara J. Harper	Republican	6,57635.6%	35.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,825
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 43, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAnthony J. RussoWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,96575.5%	75.5%
RepublicanSam J. Trovato	Republican	4,86024.5%	24.5%

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:43

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