Ohio State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Thomas Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Krista AllisonDemocraticJim ThomasRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Jim Thomas (R) 52.4, Krista L. Allison (D) 47.6
- Earlier results
- Jim Thomas (Republican) won by 7.1 points, 2022Thomas E. West (Democratic) won by 8.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Side by side
Left column: AllisonRight column: Thomas
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeThomasNo published score for Allison
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 2 of 2
How these are counted
The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 47,472
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ThomasWon Republican 24,87152.4% DemocraticKrista L. Allison Democratic 22,60147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,113
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ThomasWon Republican 18,80653.6% DemocraticThomas E. West(incumbent) Democratic 16,30746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,721
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WestWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,30554.4% RepublicanJames Haavisto Republican 20,41645.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,588
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WestWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,45457.9% RepublicanJames Haavisto Republican 14,13442.1%
- 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
- 47,472
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ThomasWon Republican 24,87152.4% DemocraticKrista L. Allison Democratic 22,60147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,113
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ThomasWon Republican 18,80653.6% DemocraticThomas E. West(incumbent) Democratic 16,30746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,721
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WestWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,30554.4% RepublicanJames Haavisto Republican 20,41645.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,588
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WestWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,45457.9% RepublicanJames Haavisto Republican 14,13442.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,576
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WestWon Democratic 24,06456.5% RepublicanDan F. McMasters Republican 18,51243.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,314
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen D. SlesnickWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,56964.0% RepublicanDallas Charton Republican 8,74536.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,565
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen SlesnickWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,66770.2% RepublicanMonique Moore Republican 13,89829.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,808
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew SzollosiWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,04865.2% RepublicanJeff Wingate Republican 11,76034.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,262
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew SzollosiWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,13872.2% RepublicanJeff Wingate Republican 13,12427.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,722
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatt SzollosiWon Democratic 24,23569.8% RepublicanSteve Hornyak Republican 10,48730.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,463
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeanine PerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,23171.2% RepublicanChristopher Myers Republican 14,23228.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,364
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeanine PerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,37370.4% RepublicanJoseph Lipinski Republican 8,99129.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,423
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack FordWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,423100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,363
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack FordWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,512
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack FordWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,64186.4% RepublicanJohn D. Birmingham Republican 3,87113.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,131
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack FordWon Democratic 15,41480.6% RepublicanJan Scotland Republican 3,71719.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,257
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasey JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,20983.3% RepublicanCharles Packard Republican 5,04816.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,415
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohnnie A. Maier Jr.Won Democratic 29,55575.0% RepublicanCharles Red Ash Republican 9,86025.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,093
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon(incumbent) Republican 27,82660.4% DemocraticJohnnie A. Maier Jr. Democratic 18,26739.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,009
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon(incumbent) Republican 23,52465.3% DemocraticLloyd D. Whitmer Democratic 12,48534.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,353
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon(incumbent) Republican 30,10264.9% DemocraticVanvoorhis Democratic 16,25135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,002
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon(incumbent) Republican 23,07159.1% DemocraticMartha A. Howell Democratic 15,93140.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,547
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon(incumbent) Republican 26,74871.2% DemocraticWarren Bertram Democratic 10,79928.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,680
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles Red AshWon Republican 15,74854.9% DemocraticRobert L. Regula Democratic 12,93245.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,266
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIrene Balogh SmartWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,23072.3% RepublicanGeorge R. Bechtell Republican 10,03627.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,427
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIrene Balogh SmartWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,40657.2% RepublicanJerry D. Cain Republican 13,02142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,441
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIrene Balogh SmartWon Democratic 19,80951.5% RepublicanRoss G. Heintzelman(incumbent) Republican 18,63248.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,609
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard F. CelesteWon Democratic 18,66961.0% RepublicanGeorge J. Usher Republican 11,94039.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,524
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. SchinnererWon(incumbent) Republican 24,524100.0%
- 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
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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), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026