Ohio State Senate District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Steve Wilson Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Steve Wilson (R) 61.6, David Dallas (D) 38.4
- Last election
- Steve Wilson (Republican) won by 23.2 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HainesRight column: Jacob
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHainesNo published score for Jacob
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Steve Wilson, is not on the candidate list.
- Cara JacobDemocratic
- Zac HainesRepublican
Source: liveresults.ohiosos.gov, dated Oct 29
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 154,977
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WilsonWon(incumbent) Republican 95,41461.6% DemocraticDavid Dallas Democratic 59,56338.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 158,714
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WilsonWon Republican 98,37062.0% DemocraticSara Bitter Democratic 60,34438.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,812
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShannon JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 76,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,009
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShannon JonesWon Republican 102,75971.8% DemocraticSam Pettinichi Democratic 40,25028.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,660
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. SchulerWon(incumbent) Republican 82,62461.8% DemocraticRick Smith Democratic 51,03638.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,547
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. SchulerWon Republican 75,31571.4% DemocraticTony Fischer Democratic 30,23228.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,829
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon(incumbent) Republican 87,60870.8% DemocraticLes Mann Democratic 36,22129.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,758
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon(incumbent) Republican 83,60872.9% DemocraticTara K. Burke Democratic 31,15027.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,958
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon(incumbent) Republican 94,958100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,308
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon(incumbent) Republican 72,45172.2% DemocraticBernie Roeckers Democratic 27,85727.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,967
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon(incumbent) Republican 67,48764.3% DemocraticGeorge Brandenburg Democratic 35,17933.5% LibertarianRandall E. Cesco Libertarian 2,3012.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,710
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard H. FinanWon Republican 58,44764.4% DemocraticJerry Wiesenhahn Democratic 32,26335.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,957
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. MaloneyWon(incumbent) Republican 72,21668.2% DemocraticDonald H. Swain Democratic 33,74131.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,541
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Ohio Senate District 7, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. MaloneyWon(incumbent) Republican 71,17470.1% DemocraticThomas A. Creahan Democratic 30,36729.9%
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 7, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/oh/senate/7. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:oh/sldu:7
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 29, 2026