Ohio State House District 62

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jean Schmidt Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Jean SchmidtRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jean Schmidt (R) 63.5, Katie Vockell (D) 36.5

Ian SchwartzDemocratic

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Ian SchwartzDemocratic
Jean SchmidtIncumbentRepublican
Ron GrethelLibertarian

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Last election: Jean Schmidt (Republican) won by 27.0 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 3 candidates

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Races: Won 8 of 10; None listed
Years since first win: 4; Not available

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Ian SchwartzDemocratic
Jean SchmidtIncumbentRepublican
Ron GrethelLibertarian

Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 66,385
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJean SchmidtWon	Republican	42,13463.5%	63.5%
DemocraticKatie Vockell	Democratic	24,25136.5%	36.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,565
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJean SchmidtWon(incumbent)	Republican	31,81064.2%	64.2%
DemocraticBrian Flick	Democratic	17,75535.8%	35.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 73,398
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanScott LippsWon(incumbent)	Republican	54,80274.7%	74.7%
DemocraticErin Rosiello	Democratic	18,59625.3%	25.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,195
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanScott LippsWon(incumbent)	Republican	39,88973.6%	73.6%
DemocraticJim Staton	Democratic	14,30626.4%	26.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 61,611
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanScott LippsWon	Republican	48,42778.6%	78.6%
DemocraticSamuel P. Ronan	Democratic	13,18421.4%	21.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,207
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon MaagWon(incumbent)	Republican	23,16471.9%	71.9%
DemocraticCharlene Schneider	Democratic	7,12522.1%	22.1%
LibertarianScott C. Pettigrew	Libertarian	1,9186.0%	6.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 55,493
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon MaagWon(incumbent)	Republican	39,37971.0%	71.0%
DemocraticMike Kassalen	Democratic	16,11429.0%	29.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,930
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLorraine FendeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,83751.0%	51.0%
RepublicanDavid Fiebig	Republican	19,09349.0%	49.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 55,074
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLorraine FendeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	34,52562.7%	62.7%
RepublicanMike Gutierrez	Republican	20,54937.3%	37.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,358
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLorraine M. FendeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	28,16265.0%	65.0%
RepublicanGreg Schmidt	Republican	15,19635.0%	35.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,170
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLorraine M. FendeWon	Democratic	28,90453.4%	53.4%
RepublicanChristopher A. Galloway	Republican	25,26646.6%	46.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,081
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJamie CallenderWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,53262.8%	62.8%
DemocraticJohn Hawkins	Democratic	11,54937.2%	37.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,849
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeffrey ManningWon	Republican	25,98852.1%	52.1%
DemocraticChristopher Rothgery	Democratic	23,86147.9%	47.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,284
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn R. BenderWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,25061.3%	61.3%
RepublicanJeffrey A. Hutka	Republican	11,61432.0%	32.0%
OtherJohn J. Morgan	Other	2,4206.7%	6.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,257
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn R. BenderWon(incumbent)	Democratic	28,55863.1%	63.1%
RepublicanPatrick J. Smith	Republican	16,69936.9%	36.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,024
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn R. BenderWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,48062.4%	62.4%
RepublicanDaniel B. Collings	Republican	13,54437.6%	37.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,359
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn R. BenderWon	Democratic	27,29155.3%	55.3%
RepublicanJohn Baird	Republican	22,06844.7%	44.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,951
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid HartleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,49453.5%	53.5%
RepublicanJohn P. Herzog	Republican	13,45746.5%	46.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,348
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid HartleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,48357.1%	57.1%
RepublicanJohn P. Herzog	Republican	16,86542.9%	42.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,800
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid HartleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,11055.9%	55.9%
RepublicanJohn P. Herzog	Republican	12,69044.1%	44.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,260
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid HartleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,82556.7%	56.7%
RepublicanWarbington	Republican	17,43543.3%	43.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,851
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid HartleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,48551.8%	51.8%
RepublicanDavid L. Hobson	Republican	12,83640.3%	40.3%
OtherSteve Koob	Other	2,5307.9%	7.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,909
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn A. BegalaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	27,97871.9%	71.9%
RepublicanJ. J. Leet	Republican	10,93128.1%	28.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,746
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn A. BegalaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,43370.0%	70.0%
RepublicanDaniel L. Stahl	Republican	8,31330.0%	30.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,690
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn A. BegalaWon	Democratic	23,27565.2%	65.2%
RepublicanJacob R. Urchek	Republican	12,41534.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,980
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarcus A. RobertoWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,80269.7%	69.7%
RepublicanLouis Edward Dudek	Republican	8,17830.3%	30.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,096
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarcus A. RobertoWon(incumbent)	Democratic	23,66863.8%	63.8%
RepublicanRonald Craig Mishler	Republican	13,42836.2%	36.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,632
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDoris J. JonesWon	Republican	10,11654.3%	54.3%
DemocraticIra Gaffin	Democratic	8,49445.6%	45.6%
OtherWilliam L. Buckel	Other	220.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,585
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Ohio House of Representatives District 62, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert G. JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,90652.7%	52.7%
DemocraticJames J. Hughes Jr.	Democratic	10,67947.3%	47.3%

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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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:62

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