Ohio State House District 44
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Josh Williams Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Josh Williams isn’t on the ballot for this seat
David FournierDemocraticEdward SchimmelRepublican
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Josh Williams (R) 57.7, Dave Blyth (D) 42.3
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- David FournierDemocratic
- Edward SchimmelRepublican
- Lyndsey StoughIndependent
- Earlier results
- Elgin Rogers Jr. (Democratic) won by 25.6 points, 2022, older linesPaula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic) won by 58.1 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 65,733
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh WilliamsWon Republican 37,91557.7% DemocraticDave Blyth Democratic 27,81842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,275
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgin Rogers Jr.Won Democratic 15,23962.8% RepublicanRoy G. Palmer III Republican 9,03637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,612
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula Hicks-HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,10179.0% RepublicanRobert McMahon Republican 8,51121.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,368
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula Hicks-HudsonWon Democratic 27,368100.0%
- 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
- 65,733
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh WilliamsWon Republican 37,91557.7% DemocraticDave Blyth Democratic 27,81842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,275
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElgin Rogers Jr.Won Democratic 15,23962.8% RepublicanRoy G. Palmer III Republican 9,03637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,612
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula Hicks-HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,10179.0% RepublicanRobert McMahon Republican 8,51121.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,368
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaula Hicks-HudsonWon Democratic 27,368100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,553
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. AshfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,11382.1% RepublicanJohn Insco Republican 7,44017.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,346
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael AshfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,36281.3% RepublicanJohn W. Insco Republican 3,98418.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,141
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael AshfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,141100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,891
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,10777.7% RepublicanJosh Sines Republican 5,08719.6% LibertarianKurtis Liston Libertarian 6972.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,314
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,314100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,043
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon Democratic 22,65380.8% RepublicanJoseph D. Crawford Republican 5,39019.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,590
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,590100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,655
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,655100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,331
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarbara SykesWon Democratic 23,25479.3% RepublicanMaxine Blake Republican 4,96016.9% LibertarianChet Sutherland Libertarian 1,1173.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,859
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,03082.5% RepublicanCharles Sparks Republican 3,82917.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,255
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,27678.8% RepublicanLarry Davis Republican 5,97921.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,242
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,79375.5% RepublicanLarry Davis Republican 5,44924.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,711
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon SykesWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,80873.6% RepublicanDonna Denholm Republican 8,90326.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,994
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WatkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,89060.3% DemocraticEd Kaiser Democratic 15,10439.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,364
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WatkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 27,55458.2% DemocraticViona M. Smith Democratic 19,81041.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,589
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WatkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 17,56452.3% DemocraticDonald E. Oakes Democratic 16,02547.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,936
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WatkinsWon Republican 26,02054.3% DemocraticBasile Democratic 21,91645.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,919
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas C. SawyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,30166.7% RepublicanPaul S. Wingard Republican 11,61833.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,575
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. KarmolWon Republican 30,42760.2% DemocraticRichard L. Wittenberg Democratic 20,14839.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,072
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrma L. KarmolWon(incumbent) Republican 20,19463.0% DemocraticDarlene J. Dunn Democratic 11,87837.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,364
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrma L. KarmolWon(incumbent) Republican 27,03560.9% DemocraticNick Batt Democratic 17,32939.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,660
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanIrma L. KarmolWon Republican 18,23254.2% DemocraticRonald L. Wittenberg Democratic 15,42845.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,621
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard L. WittenbergWon Democratic 24,02057.7% RepublicanDonald R. Fraser(incumbent) Republican 17,60142.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,611
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. Thompson Jr.Won Democratic 21,611100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,508
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 44, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip M. DelaineWon Democratic 21,25777.3% RepublicanPaul T. Haggard Republican 6,25122.7%
- 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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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Josh Williams, is not on the candidate list.
- David FournierDemocratic
- Edward SchimmelRepublican
- Lyndsey StoughIndependent
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026