Ohio State House District 87
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Riordan McClain Republican (on the 2026 ballot: Jeffrey McClain) · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Riordan McClain (Republican) won by 53.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lora CovrettDemocratic
- Jeffrey McClainRepublican
- Craig SwartzIndependent
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 56,102
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRiordan McClainWon Republican 42,89776.5% DemocraticCraig Swartz Democratic 13,20523.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,333
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRiordan McClainWon(incumbent) Republican 35,333100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,417
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRiordan McClainWon(incumbent) Republican 41,44076.2% DemocraticNicholas Barnes Democratic 12,97723.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,306
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRiordan McClainWon Republican 28,56472.7% DemocraticMary E. Pierce-Broadwater Democratic 10,74227.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,861
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWes GoodmanWon Republican 36,861100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,894
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff McClainWon(incumbent) Republican 21,74772.8% DemocraticJeffrey A. Lehart Democratic 8,14727.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,217
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff McClainWon(incumbent) Republican 31,89466.2% DemocraticJeffrey Lehart Democratic 16,32333.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,181
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CareyWon Republican 23,22664.2% DemocraticFred Deel Democratic 11,78532.6% LibertarianTim Sanders Libertarian 1,1703.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,997
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 30,74061.5% DemocraticShane Meldick Democratic 19,25738.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,753
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 21,80657.8% DemocraticNick D. Rupert Democratic 15,94742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,136
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 32,18965.5% DemocraticPhilip M. Roberts II Democratic 16,94734.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,312
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde EvansWon Republican 17,99655.7% DemocraticFred Deel Democratic 14,31644.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,166
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnthony CoreWon Republican 31,07867.3% DemocraticStacy Roberts Democratic 15,08832.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,645
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward K. CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 23,35767.4% DemocraticRalph A. Cumston II Democratic 11,28832.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,100
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward K. CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 27,67864.2% DemocraticPatricia Ann Allen Democratic 15,42235.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,414
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward K. CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 22,63872.1% DemocraticMichael C. Beeching Democratic 8,77627.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,561
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward K. CoreWon(incumbent) Republican 28,33160.9% DemocraticRon Scheiderer Democratic 18,23039.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,498
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan W. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 28,86267.9% DemocraticElaine Raynak Democratic 13,63632.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,524
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan W. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 36,50275.2% DemocraticAngela K. Cox Democratic 12,02224.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,261
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan W. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 25,74973.0% DemocraticWilliam D. Plant Jr. Democratic 9,51227.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,190
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan W. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 32,25371.4% DemocraticAngela K. Cox Democratic 12,93728.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,597
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoan W. LawrenceWon Republican 21,93658.4% DemocraticLuther L. Liggett Democratic 15,05640.0% OtherJack See Other 6051.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,759
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,07165.0% RepublicanFrank Huddle Republican 15,68835.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,488
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,81167.2% RepublicanJeffrey C. Merritt Republican 9,67732.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,409
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,60970.1% RepublicanJeffrey C. Merritt Republican 11,80029.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,074
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,48461.5% RepublicanPhillip R. Carson Republican 11,59038.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,081
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry C. MalottWon Democratic 21,82858.9% RepublicanWilliam C. Games Republican 15,25341.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,357
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony P. HallWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,26370.7% RepublicanGeorge A. Cummins Republican 5,09429.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,618
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 87, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony P. HallWon Democratic 12,15756.2% RepublicanEugene Fannin Republican 9,46143.8%
- 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 87, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/87. 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:87
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