Ohio State House District 83
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ty Mathews Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Sheila CoresselDemocraticTy MathewsRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ty Mathews (R) 75.1, Sheila M. Coressel (D) 24.9
- Last election
- Ty Mathews (Republican) won by 50.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: CoresselRight column: Mathews
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- Won 0 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Sheila CoresselDemocratic
- Ty MathewsIncumbentRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 57,811
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTy MathewsWon Republican 43,40775.1% DemocraticSheila M. Coressel Democratic 14,40424.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,275
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJon CrossWon(incumbent) Republican 30,97173.3% DemocraticClaire Osborne Democratic 11,30426.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,048
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJon CrossWon(incumbent) Republican 42,14595.7% OtherMary E. Harshfield Other 1,9034.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,437
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJon CrossWon Republican 27,24269.1% DemocraticMary E. Harshfield Democratic 12,19530.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,566
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert Cole SpragueWon(incumbent) Republican 36,30274.8% DemocraticMary E. Harshfield Democratic 12,26425.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,613
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert Cole SpragueWon(incumbent) Republican 19,90574.8% IndependentKevin Rettig Independent 4,37516.4% LibertarianGregory A. Norris Libertarian 2,3338.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,973
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert SpragueWon Republican 31,62367.3% DemocraticJohn Kostyo Democratic 15,35032.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,518
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave BurkeWon(incumbent) Republican 32,518100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,945
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave BurkeWon Republican 43,945100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,729
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 26,20764.3% DemocraticShawn Allen Democratic 14,52235.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,682
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 36,85672.7% DemocraticGeoff Lane Democratic 13,82627.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,287
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 21,95670.2% DemocraticStacy Roberts Democratic 9,33129.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,626
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames M. HoopsWon(incumbent) Republican 40,62285.3% LibertarianGregory Harpel Libertarian 7,00414.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,031
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames M. HoopsWon Republican 25,34968.5% DemocraticGregory W. Unterbrink Democratic 11,68231.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,329
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. WachtmannWon(incumbent) Republican 35,73572.4% DemocraticGregory W. Unterbrink Democratic 13,59427.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,218
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. WachtmannWon(incumbent) Republican 28,00069.6% DemocraticBrice Recker Democratic 12,21830.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,649
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. WachtmannWon(incumbent) Republican 35,70069.1% DemocraticSaxah Williams Democratic 15,94930.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,944
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward K. CoreWon Republican 19,28856.8% DemocraticPeggy Hanna Democratic 14,65643.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,065
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 24,17261.9% DemocraticChris Rizzutti Democratic 14,89338.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,440
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 16,31253.6% DemocraticPeggy Hanna Democratic 14,12846.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,777
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 27,45870.8% DemocraticRainsberger Democratic 11,31929.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,477
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod HughesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,99450.8% DemocraticJohn L. Ross Democratic 15,48349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,201
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 30,69067.9% DemocraticJoseph J. Arpad Democratic 14,51132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,136
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert E. BrownWon Republican 13,77342.9% DemocraticJames R. Copley Democratic 9,95431.0% OtherWillliam I. Warner Other 8,40926.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,053
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles F. KurfessWon(incumbent) Republican 28,41367.6% DemocraticEdward J. Sours Democratic 13,64032.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,562
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles F. KurfessWon(incumbent) Republican 21,77564.9% DemocraticArt Toalston Democratic 11,78735.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,937
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles F. KurfessWon(incumbent) Republican 28,28769.1% DemocraticWilliam L. Artino Democratic 12,65030.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,335
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter H. PauloWon(incumbent) Republican 19,54855.3% DemocraticHarold E. Olson Democratic 15,78744.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,734
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter H. PauloWon(incumbent) Republican 25,07460.1% DemocraticHarold E. Olson Democratic 16,66039.9%
- 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
- 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 83, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/83. 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:83
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026