Ohio State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jodi Salvo Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Amanda FontanaDemocraticJodi SalvoRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jodi Salvo (R) 72.5, Joe Rinehart (D) 27.5
- Last election
- Jodi Salvo (Republican) won by 45.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FontanaRight column: Salvo
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Amanda FontanaDemocratic
- Jodi SalvoIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,636
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJodi SalvoWon Republican 37,43372.5% DemocraticJoe Rinehart Democratic 14,20327.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,520
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett Hudson HillyerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,047
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSara P. CarruthersWon(incumbent) Republican 35,53393.4% OtherJohnny H. Hamilton Other 2,5146.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,864
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSara P. CarruthersWon Republican 22,03959.8% DemocraticSusan Vaughn Democratic 14,82540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,795
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWes RetherfordWon(incumbent) Republican 29,28665.4% DemocraticJohnny H. Hamilton Democratic 15,50934.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,377
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWes RetherfordWon(incumbent) Republican 16,20269.3% DemocraticLucinda L. Greene Democratic 7,17530.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,815
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWes RetherfordWon Republican 24,82556.7% DemocraticMark Hardig Democratic 18,99043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,614
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon Republican 32,25969.2% DemocraticAndrew Haines Democratic 14,35530.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,418
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon(incumbent) Republican 51,418100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,061
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,22663.1% DemocraticKody V. Gonzalez Democratic 18,83536.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,363
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon(incumbent) Republican 54,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,773
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott OelslagerWon Republican 29,93670.0% DemocraticMarylyn Scott Democratic 12,83730.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,521
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn OlmanWon(incumbent) Republican 34,23066.4% DemocraticJohn Billis Democratic 17,29133.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,105
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn OlmanWon(incumbent) Republican 25,105100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,070
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn OlmanWon Republican 31,55068.5% DemocraticFlute Rice Democratic 14,52031.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,298
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 24,21772.7% DemocraticLois Haynes Democratic 9,08127.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,296
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 30,56766.0% DemocraticDenise Schwartz Democratic 15,72934.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,713
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 30,17964.6% DemocraticDavid Vangaasbeek Democratic 16,53435.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,240
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 39,44874.1% DemocraticDavid Vangaasbeek Democratic 13,79225.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,060
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 33,060100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,642
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 37,63870.2% DemocraticCox Democratic 16,00429.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,655
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 27,71465.0% DemocraticClaudia Robertson Democratic 14,94135.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,465
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. GilmartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,465100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,608
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. GilmartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,04075.3% RepublicanJohn B. Jovich Republican 6,56824.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,219
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. GilmartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,28175.4% RepublicanJohn B. Jovich Republican 7,93824.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,425
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. GilmartinWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,95273.7% RepublicanJohn E. Wean Republican 7,47326.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,439
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. GilmartinWon Democratic 22,48857.0% RepublicanWilliam R. Shranko Republican 16,95143.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,045
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGertrude E. PolcarWon(incumbent) Republican 22,58851.3% DemocraticJohn J. Zielinski Democratic 21,45648.7% OtherStephen A. Zayac Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,845
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGertrude E. PolcarWon Republican 26,72955.9% DemocraticJohn J. Zielinski Democratic 21,11644.1%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State House District 51, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/51. 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:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026