Ohio State House District 72
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Heidi Workman Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jeff ClapperDemocraticHeidi WorkmanRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Heidi Workman (R) 58.7, Nathaniel Adams (D) 41.3
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- Jeff ClapperDemocratic
- Heidi WorkmanIncumbentRepublican
- Michael FrickeLibertarian
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- Last election
- Heidi Workman (Republican) won by 17.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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- Won 1 of 1
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- 2
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- Jeff ClapperDemocratic
- Heidi WorkmanIncumbentRepublican
- Michael FrickeLibertarian
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 57,264
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeidi WorkmanWon Republican 33,60758.7% DemocraticNathaniel Adams Democratic 23,65741.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,309
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGail PavligaWon(incumbent) Republican 22,69351.2% DemocraticKathleen Clyde Democratic 21,61648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,629
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon(incumbent) Republican 31,70771.0% OtherMarci McCaulay Other 5,82213.1% OtherJay A. Conrad Other 4,0469.1% OtherRobert Leist Other 2,3125.2% OtherKaitlyn Clark Other 7421.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,261
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon(incumbent) Republican 30,56469.0% DemocraticTyler Shipley Democratic 13,69730.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,334
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon Republican 38,25971.7% DemocraticJohn J. Carlisle Democratic 15,07528.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,893
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 21,64167.9% DemocraticJanee L. Bowman Democratic 10,25232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,393
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill HayesWon(incumbent) Republican 30,13357.5% DemocraticDavid Dilly Democratic 22,26042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,924
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss McGregorWon(incumbent) Republican 18,46159.7% DemocraticGregory Krouse Democratic 12,46340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,825
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss McGregorWon(incumbent) Republican 22,67950.6% DemocraticRichard Spangler Democratic 22,14649.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,916
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss W. McGregorWon Republican 18,11053.4% DemocraticDale Henry Democratic 15,80646.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,561
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMerle Grace KearnsWon(incumbent) Republican 28,43959.8% DemocraticRichard G. Spangler Democratic 19,12240.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,756
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMerle Grace KearnsWon(incumbent) Republican 15,29357.2% DemocraticRon Rhine(incumbent) Democratic 11,46342.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,790
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom NiehausWon Republican 25,48258.2% DemocraticKen Zuk Democratic 15,52535.5% OtherAnthony Waters Other 2,7836.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,709
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRose VesperWon(incumbent) Republican 25,709100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,179
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRose VesperWon(incumbent) Republican 33,179100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,111
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRose VesperWon(incumbent) Republican 21,07263.6% DemocraticDan M. Stevens Democratic 12,03936.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,378
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRose VesperWon Republican 19,72845.5% DemocraticKevin Snarr Democratic 18,17841.9% IndependentMelvin Dean Independent 5,47212.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,807
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine H. WalshWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,90461.8% RepublicanRolland Angersbach Republican 12,90338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,868
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine H. WalshWon Democratic 21,47352.5% RepublicanHannah M. Lochner Republican 19,39547.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,021
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie TanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,20452.2% DemocraticKatherine H. Walsh Democratic 14,81747.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,135
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie TanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,71858.0% DemocraticBean Democratic 16,41742.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,066
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie TanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,41053.0% DemocraticThomas J. Greene Democratic 13,65647.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,717
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie TanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 28,38868.0% DemocraticPatrick R. Saunders Democratic 13,32931.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,003
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie TanseyWon(incumbent) Republican 19,70167.9% DemocraticDouglas D. Spitzer Democratic 9,30232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,828
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie TanseyWon Democratic 19,47352.9% RepublicanJames L. Kimbler Republican 17,35547.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,472
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEthel G. SwanbeckWon(incumbent) Republican 15,73855.3% DemocraticJack R. Jewell Democratic 12,73444.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,495
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEthel G. SwanbeckWon(incumbent) Republican 19,87956.0% DemocraticJohn W. Maiden Democratic 15,61644.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,647
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam L. MalloryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,14876.5% IndependentMorris W. Fleming Independent 2,49923.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,996
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam L. MalloryWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,996100.0%
- 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 72, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/72. 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:72
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026