Ohio State House District 89
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by D.J. Swearingen Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Easton RetzkeDemocraticCaleb StidhamRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): D.J. Swearingen (R) 58.7, Alicia W. Roshong (D) 41.3
- Last election
- D.J. Swearingen (Republican) won by 17.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, D.J. Swearingen, is not on the candidate list.
- Easton RetzkeDemocratic
- Caleb StidhamRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 59,910
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanD.J. SwearingenWonName as filed: Dj Swearingen Republican 35,14858.7% DemocraticAlicia W. Roshong Democratic 24,76241.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,622
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanD.J. SwearingenWon(incumbent) Republican 26,31861.8% DemocraticJim Obergefell Democratic 16,30438.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,255
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanD.J. SwearingenWon Republican 35,67557.3% DemocraticAlexis Miller Democratic 26,58042.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,988
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven ArndtWon(incumbent) Republican 31,17265.0% DemocraticJoe Helle Democratic 16,81635.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,185
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven M. ArndtWon Republican 34,72160.7% DemocraticLawrence D. Hartlaub Democratic 22,46439.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,832
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven W. KrausWon Republican 19,38651.2% DemocraticChris Redfern(incumbent) Democratic 18,44648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,625
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris RedfernWon Democratic 36,02561.5% RepublicanDonald Janik Republican 22,60038.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,641
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry JohnsonWon Republican 20,80758.4% DemocraticRon Hadsell Democratic 14,19139.8% GreenDennis Lambert Green 6431.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,855
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd BookWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,855100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,036
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd BookWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,41867.7% RepublicanTim Knauff Republican 11,49129.4% OtherMike Bryan Other 1,1272.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,107
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd BookWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,41466.7% RepublicanRichard S. Holt Republican 16,69333.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,893
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd BookWon Democratic 19,33758.8% RepublicanHarold Sayre Republican 13,55641.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,841
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex DamschroderWon(incumbent) Republican 30,90468.9% DemocraticDel Cook Democratic 13,93731.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,728
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex DamschroderWon(incumbent) Republican 20,37858.7% DemocraticRoger Wise Democratic 14,35041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,457
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex DamschroderWon(incumbent) Republican 25,83158.1% DemocraticRoger Wise Democratic 18,62641.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,195
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex DamschroderWon Republican 21,37759.1% DemocraticDwight Wise Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 14,81840.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,958
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDwight Wise Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,12952.4% RepublicanRex Damschroder Republican 22,82947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,453
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,51569.4% RepublicanPhillip Short Republican 9,93830.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,792
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 33,792100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,607
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,607100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,511
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 32,15573.9% RepublicanMinch Republican 11,35626.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,672
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 27,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,479
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 34,479100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,186
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,186100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,823
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 30,85073.8% RepublicanHarry T. Hance Republican 10,97326.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,453
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 26,78073.5% RepublicanJosephine C. Jindra Republican 9,67326.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,661
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernal G. Riffe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 27,32562.6% RepublicanJames A. Murray Republican 16,33637.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,117
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss G. HeintzelmanWon(incumbent) Republican 11,28251.0% DemocraticCharles L. Babcock Democratic 10,83549.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,204
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio House of Representatives District 89, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoss G. HeintzelmanWon Republican 14,38851.0% DemocraticCharles L. Babcock Democratic 13,81149.0% OtherCharles Riley Other 40.0% OtherRobert Drath Other 10.0%
- 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 89, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/house/89. 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:89
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 29, 2026