Ohio State Senate District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rob McColley Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Rob McColley (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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Candidates on the ballot
UncontestedOpen seat
One candidate on the printed ballot. The current holder, Rob McColley, is not on the candidate list.
- Craig RiedelRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (15 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 104,274
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob McColleyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert McColley Republican 104,274100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,575
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob McColleyWonName as filed: Robert McColley Republican 89,81073.3% DemocraticAdam Papin Democratic 32,76526.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,244
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCliff HiteWon(incumbent) Republican 69,244100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,472
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCliff HiteWon Republican 107,472100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,936
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve BuehrerWon(incumbent) Republican 85,79874.0% DemocraticErik Cranmer Democratic 30,13826.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,785
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStephen BuehrerWon Republican 74,36460.1% DemocraticBen A. Nienberg Democratic 49,42139.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,249
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. WachtmannWon(incumbent) Republican 70,14667.9% DemocraticWilliam Flanary Democratic 33,10332.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,736
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. WachtmannWon Republican 71,66765.9% DemocraticTimothy C. Holtsberry Democratic 37,06934.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,749
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon(incumbent) Republican 79,13572.8% DemocraticChristopher L. Kolbe Democratic 29,61427.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,806
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon(incumbent) Republican 67,89461.8% DemocraticGene Scarbrough Democratic 41,91238.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,482
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon(incumbent) Republican 62,50361.0% DemocraticDon F. Shuler Democratic 39,97939.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,088
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon(incumbent) Republican 57,67154.9% DemocraticDon F. Shuler Democratic 47,41745.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,202
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon(incumbent) Republican 54,47364.7% DemocraticRoland L. Hansen Democratic 29,72935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,362
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Ben GaethWon Republican 50,00754.7% DemocraticNicholas Batt Democratic 41,35545.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,945
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio Senate District 1, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward C. CookWon(incumbent) Republican 58,95266.3% DemocraticBruce Edwards Democratic 29,99333.7%
1970 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Ohio State Senate District 1, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/senate/1. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 29, 2026