Ohio State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Scott Oelslager Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Christina HaganRepublicanNick MorrisDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Scott Oelslager (R) 68.9, Lynn C. Gorman (D) 31.1
- Last election
- Scott Oelslager (Republican) won by 37.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Scott Oelslager, is not on the candidate list.
- Nick MorrisDemocratic
- Christina HaganRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 64,899
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon Republican 44,71768.9% DemocraticLynn C. Gorman Democratic 20,18231.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,717
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon(incumbent) Republican 34,39069.2% DemocraticDavid Smith Democratic 15,32730.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,176
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon(incumbent) Republican 50,81597.4% OtherJean Mastin Other 1,3612.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,073
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon Republican 31,42464.0% DemocraticLorraine Wilburn Democratic 17,64936.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,725
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 45,725100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,580
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 28,580100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,539
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 33,38757.0% DemocraticAmanda Trump Democratic 22,72938.8% LibertarianJohn Deagan Libertarian 2,4234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,774
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael AshfordWon Democratic 20,50676.6% RepublicanCarolyn Eyre Republican 4,88818.3% IndependentSchylar Meadows Independent 1,3805.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,396
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdna BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,54884.6% RepublicanCarolyn Eyre Republican 6,84815.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,152
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdna BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,40481.8% RepublicanCarolyn J. Eyre Republican 4,74818.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,076
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdna BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,660
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdna BrownWon Democratic 17,84669.5% RepublicanCathleen Voylesbaden Republican 4,82718.8% OtherJune Boyd Other 2,98711.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,599
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTwyla RomanWon(incumbent) Republican 30,17556.3% DemocraticMichael Grimm Democratic 23,42443.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,565
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTwyla RomanWon(incumbent) Republican 23,96859.1% DemocraticThomas Seese Democratic 16,59740.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,025
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTwyla RomanWon(incumbent) Republican 29,82358.5% DemocraticBrenda McLeodfarg Democratic 21,20241.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,174
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTwyla RomanWon Republican 21,53351.1% DemocraticThomas Seese(incumbent) Democratic 20,64148.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,934
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas SeeseWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,82553.4% RepublicanTwyla Roman Republican 25,10946.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,146
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 24,00858.4% DemocraticDariene Dunn Democratic 17,13841.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,719
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GreenwoodWon Republican 27,91052.0% DemocraticArlene Singer(incumbent) Democratic 25,80948.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,748
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArlene SingerWon Democratic 17,15050.8% RepublicanJohn Galbraith(incumbent) Republican 16,59849.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,291
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GalbraithWon(incumbent) Republican 25,95451.6% DemocraticArlene Singer Democratic 24,33748.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,366
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GalbraithWon(incumbent) Republican 19,85956.1% DemocraticJames Kontak Democratic 15,50743.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,712
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard F. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 32,72362.1% DemocraticBernard M. Ferencik Democratic 19,98937.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,659
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard F. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 21,66159.1% DemocraticPaul R. Garlock Democratic 14,99840.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,468
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard F. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 25,70754.2% DemocraticRichard D. Tormasi Democratic 19,93142.0% OtherPeter L. Soehnlen Other 1,8303.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,674
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard F. MaierWon Republican 19,67352.2% DemocraticPaul J. McCormick Democratic 18,00147.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,835
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard G. ReichelWon(incumbent) Republican 27,07959.1% DemocraticPaul J. McCormick Democratic 18,75640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,450
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. FlanneryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,68883.1% RepublicanHerold G. Herrman Republican 1,76216.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,028
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. FlanneryWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,37981.1% RepublicanClayton E. Krcal Republican 2,64918.9%
- 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 48, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/48. 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:48
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026