Ohio State House District 77
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Meredith Craig Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Meredith CraigRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBrooke DillonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Meredith Craig (R) 69.3, Mark D. Gooch (D) 30.7
- Last election
- Meredith Craig (Republican) won by 38.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CraigRight column: Dillon
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Brooke DillonDemocratic
- Meredith CraigIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 51,284
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMeredith CraigWon Republican 35,55569.3% DemocraticMark D. Gooch Democratic 15,72930.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,459
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott WiggamWon(incumbent) Republican 26,63669.3% DemocraticMark D. Gooch Democratic 11,82330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,327
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff LaReWon Republican 38,05960.1% DemocraticMelissa Wilde Democratic 25,26839.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,326
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim SchafferWon(incumbent) Republican 28,44561.4% DemocraticBrett Pransky Democratic 16,66336.0% IndependentKryssi Wichers Independent 1,2182.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,609
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim SchafferWon(incumbent) Republican 36,67468.4% DemocraticBradley S. Nicodemus Democratic 16,93531.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,230
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim SchafferWon Republican 21,34568.3% DemocraticHollie Ann Saunders Democratic 9,88531.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,740
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald StebeltonWon(incumbent) Republican 30,13658.3% DemocraticKelly Bryant Democratic 21,60441.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,534
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames ZehringerWon(incumbent) Republican 35,534100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,695
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames ZehringerWon Republican 45,695100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,582
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith FaberWon(incumbent) Republican 29,06065.2% DemocraticBetsy L. Marshall Democratic 15,52234.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,731
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith FaberWon(incumbent) Republican 39,60069.8% DemocraticBetsy L. Marshall Democratic 17,13130.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,836
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith FaberWon(incumbent) Republican 28,35374.9% DemocraticBenjamin Amstutz Democratic 9,48325.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,440
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid R. EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 30,94462.6% DemocraticPatricia Blakely Democratic 18,49637.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,519
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid R. EvansWon Republican 23,95856.4% DemocraticW. David Branstool Democratic 18,56143.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,134
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay HottingerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,88662.9% DemocraticJohn M. Buchanan Democratic 18,24837.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,155
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay HottingerWon Republican 23,24556.5% DemocraticBob Hill Democratic 17,91043.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,010
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc D. GuthrieWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,57162.6% RepublicanNorman Myers Republican 19,43937.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,403
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug WhiteWon Republican 19,24251.5% DemocraticHarry C. Malott(incumbent) Democratic 18,16148.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,988
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,988100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,490
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,90461.3% RepublicanWilliam E. Covert Republican 12,58638.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,514
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,14665.4% RepublicanSkoog Republican 14,36834.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,557
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,31460.5% RepublicanKay Ayres Republican 13,24339.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,069
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph E. HainesWon Republican 24,58662.9% DemocraticRobert W. Moyer Democratic 14,48337.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,807
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McEwenWon(incumbent) Republican 19,91171.6% DemocraticFred E. Saintclair Democratic 7,89628.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,498
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McEwenWon(incumbent) Republican 27,65768.3% DemocraticL. James Matter Democratic 12,84131.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,852
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McEwenWon Republican 18,32655.8% DemocraticLaurence A. Dumford Democratic 14,52644.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,239
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph F. HiestandWon(incumbent) Republican 23,18562.3% DemocraticDaniel T. Gleason Democratic 14,05437.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,450
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. FraserWon(incumbent) Republican 18,80553.0% DemocraticThomas D. Lynch Democratic 14,73141.5% OtherDelbert D. Himebaugh Other 1,9145.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,290
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 77, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. FraserWon Republican 21,90055.7% DemocraticRaymond H. Nies Democratic 17,39044.3%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State House District 77, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/77. 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:77
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026