Ohio State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Meredith Lawson‐Rowe Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Richard ColeRepublicanMeredith Lawson‐RoweDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Meredith Lawson‐Rowe (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ColeRight column: Lawson‐Rowe
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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- Meredith Lawson‐RoweIncumbentDemocratic
- Richard ColeRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,395
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeredith Lawson‐RoweWon Democratic 32,395100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,713
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,42950.2% RepublicanRonald Beach IV Republican 17,28449.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,797
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GinterWon(incumbent) Republican 36,24374.3% DemocraticDaniel Winston Democratic 12,55425.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,748
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GinterWon(incumbent) Republican 25,10870.2% DemocraticJohn R. Dyce Democratic 10,64029.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,823
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GinterWon(incumbent) Republican 31,87471.1% DemocraticJohn R. Dyce Democratic 12,94928.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,026
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GinterWon Republican 16,09159.5% DemocraticNick Barborak(incumbent) Democratic 10,93540.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,665
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick BarborakWon Democratic 22,58650.6% RepublicanCraig Newbold(incumbent) Republican 22,07949.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,672
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald StebeltonWon(incumbent) Republican 36,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,241
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald StebeltonWon(incumbent) Republican 48,241100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,843
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald L. StebeltonWon Republican 29,32757.7% DemocraticR. Kelly Kirk Democratic 21,51642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,542
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim SchafferWon(incumbent) Republican 49,542100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,018
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim SchafferWon(incumbent) Republican 30,018100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,606
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. George DistelWon Democratic 20,42552.9% RepublicanSandra Obrien Republican 16,89843.8% LibertarianFrank Keller Libertarian 1,2833.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,609
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss A. Boggs Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 19,13164.6% RepublicanCharles M. Zaebst Republican 10,47835.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,648
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss A. Boggs Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,83660.7% RepublicanBob Jackson Republican 14,81239.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,270
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss A. Boggs Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 17,14854.8% RepublicanRandy Puraty Republican 14,12245.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,754
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoss A. Boggs Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 24,07359.1% RepublicanRobert Schultz Republican 16,68140.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,341
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandall GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 23,25164.0% DemocraticKathleen Steingraber Democratic 13,09036.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,938
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandall GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,27670.5% DemocraticWilliam J. Fischer Democratic 12,66229.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,015
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandall GardnerWon Republican 19,07261.5% DemocraticJoyce M. Kepke Democratic 11,94338.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,621
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 29,01268.1% DemocraticWatrol Democratic 13,60931.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,188
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 18,45959.2% DemocraticPenny McCabe Democratic 12,72940.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,593
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancine PanehalWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,59774.7% RepublicanGeorge R. Kvasnok Republican 6,99625.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,794
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancine PanehalWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02173.5% RepublicanHenry T. Evers Jr. Republican 5,77326.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,248
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancine PanehalWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,82668.8% RepublicanPete Catavolos Republican 9,42231.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,689
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancine PanehalWon Democratic 11,71145.6% RepublicanJohn G. Salmon Republican 9,70837.8% OtherDennis Patrick Gallagher Other 4,27016.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,853
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard F. CelesteWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,72357.4% RepublicanAnthony C. Sinagra Republican 16,13042.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,438
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert D. SchuckWon(incumbent) Republican 21,86561.7% DemocraticCarson C. Davis Democratic 13,57338.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,413
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert D. SchuckWon Republican 32,408100.0% OtherTom Brown Other 10.0% OtherJohn Cook Other 10.0% OtherGlenn March Other 10.0% OtherJohn C. Sausser Other 10.0% OtherHarold Vayhinger Other 10.0%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State House District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026