Ohio State House District 47
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Diane Mullins Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jordan HaireDemocraticDiane MullinsRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Diane Mullins (R) 61.6, Vanessa R. Cummings (D) 38.4
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- Jordan HaireDemocratic
- Diane MullinsIncumbentRepublican
- Jason PurvianceLibertarian
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- Last election
- Diane Mullins (Republican) won by 23.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: HaireRight column: Mullins
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- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
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- 2
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- Jordan HaireDemocratic
- Diane MullinsIncumbentRepublican
- Jason PurvianceLibertarian
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 48,113
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiane MullinsWon Republican 29,64361.6% DemocraticVanessa R. Cummings Democratic 18,47038.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,092
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSara CarruthersWon(incumbent) Republican 22,13364.9% DemocraticSam Lawrence Democratic 11,95935.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,983
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDerek MerrinWon(incumbent) Republican 40,44558.6% DemocraticNancy Larson Democratic 28,53841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,853
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDerek MerrinWon(incumbent) Republican 29,47658.0% DemocraticGary C. Newnham Democratic 21,37742.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,895
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDerek MerrinWon Republican 36,44660.9% DemocraticLauri Cooper Democratic 23,44939.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,012
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarbara R. SearsWon(incumbent) Republican 26,012100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,384
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarbara SearsWon(incumbent) Republican 35,63660.0% DemocraticJeff Bunck Democratic 23,74840.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,252
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTeresa FedorWon Democratic 17,54364.4% RepublicanRick Bush Republican 8,51331.2% LibertarianJoseph Pfeiffer Libertarian 1,1964.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,240
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter UjvagiWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,240100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,898
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter UjvagiWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,60273.8% RepublicanErnie Berry Republican 7,29626.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,881
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter UjvagiWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,25171.2% RepublicanMichael R. Goulding Republican 12,63028.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,549
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter UjvagiWon Democratic 17,99167.8% RepublicanAllen Roy Republican 8,55832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,584
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. OttermanWon Democratic 24,41272.7% RepublicanChris Long Republican 9,17227.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,841
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty SuttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,36872.8% RepublicanScot A. Stevenson Republican 6,47327.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,147
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty SuttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,39971.5% RepublicanJames K. Reed Republican 9,74828.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,080
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty SuttonWon Democratic 18,07969.3% RepublicanMichael J. Eastman Republican 8,00130.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,140
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty WilliamsWon Democratic 28,47670.9% RepublicanJames K. Reed Republican 11,66429.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,311
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,44476.0% RepublicanBrian Floss Republican 4,86724.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,284
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,284100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,888
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,888100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,047
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,44973.2% RepublicanGarcia Republican 8,59826.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,282
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,55480.5% RepublicanDonald E. Detlef Republican 4,72819.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,219
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,44272.4% RepublicanDonald E. Detlef Republican 7,77727.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,971
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,81475.4% RepublicanDarrell E. Lutman Republican 5,15724.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,164
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,67972.5% RepublicanThomas W. Lannen Republican 7,48527.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,031
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,031100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,385
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney QuilterWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,46569.6% RepublicanGus Perry Republican 8,92030.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,150
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick A. SweeneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,91975.2% RepublicanUrban B. Siebert Republican 7,23124.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,005
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick A. SweeneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,55569.3% RepublicanJames McHugh Republican 10,45030.7%
- 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
- 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 47, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/47. Retrieved October 31, 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:47
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026