Ohio State House District 79
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Monica Blasdel Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Monica BlasdelRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBob GuyDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Monica Blasdel (R) 74.6, Dan Votaw (D) 25.4
- Last election
- Monica Blasdel (Republican) won by 49.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BlasdelRight column: Guy
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBlasdelNo published score for Guy
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Bob GuyDemocratic
- Monica BlasdelIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 55,624
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMonica BlasdelWonName as filed: Monica Robb Blasdel Republican 41,50274.6% DemocraticDan Votaw Democratic 14,12225.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,482
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMonica BlasdelWonName as filed: Monica Robb Blasdel Republican 29,25674.1% DemocraticTaylor Eastham Democratic 10,19325.8% John P. Williams Write-in 330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,832
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle KoehlerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,70563.1% DemocraticCynthia Richards Democratic 19,12736.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,403
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle KoehlerWon(incumbent) Republican 23,38759.4% DemocraticAmanda Finfrock Democratic 16,01640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,047
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle KoehlerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,68760.5% DemocraticAlex Wendt Democratic 19,36039.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,545
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle KoehlerWon Republican 19,15760.7% DemocraticDarrell Jackson Democratic 12,38839.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,975
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss McGregorWon(incumbent) Republican 28,15155.2% DemocraticDavid Herier Democratic 22,82444.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,563
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 32,81277.1% DemocraticHoward Payne Democratic 9,75122.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,076
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard AdamsWon Republican 36,07163.2% DemocraticMelissa Stanley Democratic 21,00536.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,283
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiana FesslerWon(incumbent) Republican 26,29260.7% DemocraticDave W. Fisher Democratic 16,99139.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,277
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiana FesslerWon(incumbent) Republican 37,23066.2% DemocraticDave W. Fisher Democratic 19,04733.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,598
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDiana FesslerWon(incumbent) Republican 23,79368.8% DemocraticCarol McKeever Democratic 10,80531.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,995
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam HartnettWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,80957.7% RepublicanEdward Olson Republican 18,18642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam HartnettWon Democratic 18,77056.1% RepublicanSally Devitohouk Republican 14,70543.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,146
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank S. SawyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,74254.0% RepublicanSally Devitohouk Republican 18,44043.8% OtherTimothy M. Janes Other 9642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,727
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank S. SawyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,85760.7% RepublicanKirk L. Fansher Republican 12,87039.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,492
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank S. SawyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,98466.6% RepublicanDarren Jackson Republican 15,50833.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,120
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 20,88857.8% DemocraticW. Thomas Wiseman Democratic 15,23242.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,491
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 35,491100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,431
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 22,73368.0% DemocraticJames M. Bailey Democratic 10,69832.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,214
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 26,17674.3% DemocraticConrad J. Cape Democratic 9,03825.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,599
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 21,97565.4% DemocraticConrad J. Cape Democratic 11,62434.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,775
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon(incumbent) Republican 35,775100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,309
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry W. ManahanWon Republican 17,49359.7% DemocraticBruce Benedict Democratic 11,81640.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,655
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred B. HadleyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,37460.0% DemocraticHenry H. Diehl Democratic 16,28140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,767
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred B. HadleyWon(incumbent) Republican 19,45563.2% DemocraticClarence E. Bohn Democratic 11,31236.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,680
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred B. HadleyWon(incumbent) Republican 26,22162.9% DemocraticHenry H. Diehl Democratic 15,45937.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,422
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur WilkowskiWon Democratic 11,70167.2% RepublicanRobert J. Nowak Republican 5,10429.3% OtherArthur C. Henry Other 6173.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,094
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarigene ValiquetteWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,03972.6% RepublicanRobert D. Ward Republican 6,05527.4%
- 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:79
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