Ohio State House District 78
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Huffman Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jeffrey GivanDemocraticMatt HuffmanRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Matt Huffman (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Matt Huffman (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GivanRight column: Huffman
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jeffrey GivanDemocratic
- Matt HuffmanIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,369
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt HuffmanWon Republican 41,369100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,789
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan ManchesterWon(incumbent) Republican 30,789100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,192
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrian S. StewartWon Republican 42,31472.7% DemocraticCharlotte Owens Democratic 15,87827.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,036
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon HoodWon(incumbent) Republican 29,18867.8% DemocraticAmber Daniels Democratic 13,84832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,755
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon HoodWon(incumbent) Republican 37,755100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,768
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon HoodWon(incumbent) Republican 20,28165.9% DemocraticLaina Fetherolf Rogers Democratic 10,48734.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,194
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon HoodWon Republican 28,88557.5% DemocraticJeremy Vanmeter Democratic 21,30942.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,222
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 31,35874.3% DemocraticAnthony Ehresmann Democratic 10,86425.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,838
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 44,838100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,681
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn W. AdamsWon Republican 22,35252.4% DemocraticAdam Ward Democratic 20,32947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,739
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerrick SeaverWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,739100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,064
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDerrick SeaverWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,43458.3% RepublicanJohn W. Adams Republican 14,63041.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,146
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon(incumbent) Republican 25,43752.8% DemocraticLisa Eliason Democratic 21,48044.6% LibertarianScott Nazzarine Libertarian 1,2292.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,811
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon(incumbent) Republican 18,42452.9% DemocraticDale Tampke Democratic 16,38747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,534
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry HouseholderWon Republican 25,05855.0% DemocraticMary Abel(incumbent) Democratic 20,47645.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,564
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary AbelWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,95458.2% RepublicanBruce Ebert Republican 13,61041.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,833
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary AbelWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,48363.0% RepublicanJohn Skinner Republican 17,35037.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,536
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJon D. MyersWon Republican 23,53859.5% DemocraticJohn Carlisle Democratic 15,99840.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,669
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven O. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 33,42771.6% DemocraticConstance Sue Rohr Democratic 13,24228.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,605
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven O. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,08562.0% DemocraticRandall S. Berens Democratic 13,52038.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,751
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven O. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 30,01767.1% DemocraticBagby Democratic 14,73432.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,150
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven O. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,85761.5% DemocraticRandy M. Lynn Democratic 14,29338.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,563
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 28,41266.8% DemocraticNancy L. Grandi Democratic 14,15133.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,657
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,34360.5% DemocraticC. H. Hertenstein Democratic 11,31439.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,043
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 26,18365.4% DemocraticT. Craig Eschrich Democratic 13,86034.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,174
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 18,86760.5% DemocraticOwen L. Leigh Democratic 12,30739.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,696
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 24,82956.8% DemocraticKay E. Albert Democratic 18,86743.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,830
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasey JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,34070.8% RepublicanAllan D. Campbell Republican 5,49029.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,146
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCasey JonesWon Democratic 15,17365.5% RepublicanLynn A. Colwell Republican 7,97334.5%
- 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 78, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/78. Retrieved October 30, 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:78
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026