Ohio State House District 55
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Michelle Teska Republican (on the 2026 ballot: C. Teska) · Member list as of Oct 28
Paul KurtzDemocraticC. TeskaRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Michelle Teska (R) 72.5, Laura Marie Davis (D) 27.5
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- Paul KurtzDemocratic
- C. TeskaRepublican
- Philip PirdyLibertarian
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- Last election
- Michelle Teska (Republican) won by 45.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Paul KurtzDemocratic
- C. TeskaRepublican
- Philip PirdyLibertarian
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 71,281
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle TeskaWon Republican 51,69872.5% DemocraticLaura Marie Davis Democratic 19,58327.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,337
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott LippsWon(incumbent) Republican 39,17074.8% DemocraticPaul Zorn Democratic 13,16725.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,938
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle L. ManningWon(incumbent) Republican 34,20056.1% DemocraticZach Stepp Democratic 26,68243.8% OtherDale Stein Other 560.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,104
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle L. ManningWon Republican 24,26155.0% DemocraticKelly Kraus Mencke Democratic 18,75142.5% IndependentW. Daniel Fichtel Independent 1,0922.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNathan H. ManningWon(incumbent) Republican 30,93760.6% DemocraticKelly Kraus Mencke Democratic 20,07739.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,251
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNathan H. ManningWon Republican 16,87855.8% DemocraticBrendan Mackin Democratic 13,37344.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,529
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew LundyWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,79662.9% RepublicanRae Brady Republican 18,73337.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,942
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ColeyWon(incumbent) Republican 33,22969.3% DemocraticSuzi Rubin Democratic 14,71330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,962
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ColeyWon(incumbent) Republican 37,03662.8% DemocraticTony Klimek Democratic 21,92637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,368
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ColeyWon(incumbent) Republican 30,368100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,814
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ColeyWon Republican 37,71170.1% DemocraticTyrone Sims Democratic 16,10329.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,756
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary CatesWon(incumbent) Republican 23,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,677
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 35,45964.8% DemocraticMarylyn Scott Democratic 19,21835.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,149
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 27,95263.3% DemocraticTim Bryan Democratic 16,19736.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,832
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon(incumbent) Republican 34,14764.6% DemocraticBob Corlett Democratic 14,75627.9% OtherDavid A. Kidd Other 3,9297.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,993
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKirk SchuringWon Republican 26,71363.6% DemocraticDimitrios S. Pousoulides Democratic 15,28036.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,901
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 38,19168.3% DemocraticGregory Milini Democratic 17,71031.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,338
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph F. KoziuraWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,90475.5% RepublicanMilton Lorens Republican 7,43424.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,332
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph F. KoziuraWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,332100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,583
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph F. KoziuraWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,28476.3% RepublicanJames J. Gammons Republican 6,29923.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,246
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph F. KoziuraWon Democratic 27,59470.3% RepublicanGodfrey Republican 11,65229.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,132
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. CameraWon Democratic 22,14873.5% RepublicanRobert G. Rousseau Republican 7,98426.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,540
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. NaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,12198.4% OtherJohn J. Pavlic Other 4191.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,489
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. NaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,12267.2% RepublicanR. Randal Abraham Republican 8,36732.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,411
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. NaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,39872.2% RepublicanRalph Randal Abraham Republican 9,01327.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,685
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. NaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,40067.6% RepublicanArvadia A. Burbank Republican 6,53822.8% OtherClayton O. Lohry Other 2,7479.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,781
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. NaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,19867.8% RepublicanAlvin G. Sullivan Republican 9,58332.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,267
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard OstrovskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,23859.7% RepublicanNicholas Daria Republican 17,02940.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,505
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard OstrovskyWon Democratic 23,29150.1% RepublicanWilliam E. Aurelius Republican 23,21449.9%
- 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 55, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/55. 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:55
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026