Ohio State House District 81
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Hoops Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Jim Hoops isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Patti RockeyRepublicanDavid SwansonDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Jim Hoops (R) 77.0, Gregory Adams (D) 23.0
- Earlier results
- Jim Hoops (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Jim Hoops (Republican) won by 95.1 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 56,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWonName as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 43,75777.0% DemocraticGregory Adams Democratic 13,04623.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,309
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 34,309100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,129
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 49,88097.6% OtherJanet Breneman Other 1,2492.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,002
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWonName as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 32,84074.6% DemocraticJanet Breneman Democratic 11,16225.4%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 56,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWonName as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 43,75777.0% DemocraticGregory Adams Democratic 13,04623.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,309
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 34,309100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,129
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 49,88097.6% OtherJanet Breneman Other 1,2492.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,002
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HoopsWonName as filed: James M. Hoops Republican 32,84074.6% DemocraticJanet Breneman Democratic 11,16225.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,423
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McColleyWon(incumbent) Republican 42,423100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,038
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McColleyWon Republican 21,85670.4% DemocraticJohn P. Lymanstall Democratic 9,18229.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,815
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn WachtmannWon(incumbent) Republican 36,55367.9% DemocraticJohn Vanover Democratic 17,26232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,982
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex DamschroderWon Republican 21,00855.3% DemocraticBenjamin Nutter Democratic 14,89939.2% OtherBill Hrabak Other 2,0755.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,301
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 35,67164.5% DemocraticAndrew Kashmer Democratic 19,63035.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,152
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,70959.6% DemocraticDarrell W. Opfer Democratic 17,44340.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,056
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,06459.3% DemocraticWilliam L. Farrell Democratic 21,99240.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,799
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff WagnerWon Republican 19,35654.1% DemocraticJames Melle Democratic 16,44345.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,144
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles E. CalvertWon(incumbent) Republican 31,72959.7% DemocraticFranklin Tibbitts Democratic 18,50434.8% LibertarianDonald Bower Libertarian 2,9115.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,364
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles E. CalvertWon Republican 21,52956.1% DemocraticPamela B. Miller Democratic 16,83543.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,967
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam BatchelderWon(incumbent) Republican 38,967100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,305
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam BatchelderWon(incumbent) Republican 27,14470.9% DemocraticWilliam C. Lamb Democratic 11,16129.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,416
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam BatchelderWon(incumbent) Republican 31,77864.3% DemocraticBrian Fallon Democratic 17,63835.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,775
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 19,33851.2% DemocraticWilliam Sell Jr. Democratic 18,43748.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,183
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 26,39159.7% DemocraticWilliam Sell Jr. Democratic 17,79240.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,243
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 17,76950.4% DemocraticDale Locker Democratic 17,47449.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,467
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DavisWon Republican 24,75155.7% DemocraticFortener Democratic 19,71644.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,396
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDale LockerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,20968.4% RepublicanStanley Shuster Republican 11,18731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,097
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent) Republican 28,27167.2% DemocraticWilliam R. Jaqua Jr. Democratic 13,82632.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,681
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent) Republican 20,10967.8% DemocraticJohn M. Keefe Democratic 9,57232.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,422
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent) Republican 25,42764.5% DemocraticDonald D. Morgan Democratic 13,99535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,909
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,13155.1% DemocraticCharles Rhyan Democratic 14,77844.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,451
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. NetzleyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,84563.0% DemocraticTheodore O. Finnarn Democratic 14,60637.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,733
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn V. McCarthyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,63674.5% RepublicanChrist Dalambakis Republican 8,09725.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,660
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 81, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn V. McCarthyWon Democratic 21,84155.1% RepublicanEmil Bertolini Jr. Republican 17,81944.9%
- 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
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The current holder, Jim Hoops, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State House District 81, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/81. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026