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2021 Ohio's 15th congressional district special election

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Ohio's 15th congressional district special election

← 2020 November 2, 2021 2022 →

Ohio's 15th congressional district
Turnout32.25%[1]
 
Nominee Mike Carey Allison Russo
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 94,501 67,588
Percentage 58.3% 41.7%


U.S. Representative before election

Steve Stivers
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Carey
Republican

On May 16, 2021, Representative Steve Stivers resigned from his seat in the United States House of Representatives to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.[2] Following Stivers' official communication of his intent to resign, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the special election to fill the remainder of his term would be held on November 2, 2021, with the primary election held on August 3, concurrent with the special election in Ohio's 11th congressional district.[3][4] In the general election on November 2, Republican nominee Mike Carey defeated Democratic nominee Allison Russo by roughly 17 percentage points.

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Withdrawn

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Mike Carey

Executive Branch officials

U.S. Representatives

Individuals

Stephanie Kunze

Organizations

Jeff LaRe

U.S. Representatives

State Representatives

Organizations

  • Left or Right Politics
Bob Peterson

U.S. Representatives

State legislators

County Commissioners

Ron Hood

U.S. Senators

Ruth Edmonds

Individuals

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
John Adams
Mike Carey
Eric Clark
Thad Cooperrider
Ruth Edmonds
Ron Hood
Thomas Hwang
Stephanie Kunze
Jeff LaRe
Bob Peterson
Omar Tarazi
Undecided
Fabrizio Lee & Associates (R)[20][A] June 23–24, 2021 400 (LV) ± 4.9% <1% 20% 0% 2% <1% 7% 3% 6% 9% 7% 1% 44%

Results

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Results by county
  Carey
  •   30–40%
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  Peterson
  •   50–60%
Republican primary results[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Carey 18,805 36.3
Republican Jeff LaRe 6,776 13.1
Republican Ron Hood 6,676 12.9
Republican Bob Peterson 6,407 12.4
Republican Ruth Edmonds 5,090 9.8
Republican Thomas Hwang 2,499 4.8
Republican Stephanie Kunze 2,363 4.6
Republican Thad Cooperrider 1,076 2.1
Republican Omar Tarazi 907 1.7
Republican John Adams 173 0.3
Republican Eric M. Clark 83 0.2
Total votes 51,855 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Allison Russo

U.S. Senators

Local officials

Organizations

Results

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Results by county
Russo
  •   Russo—70–80%
  •   Russo—80–90%
Democratic primary results[21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Allison Russo 13,704 84.2
Democratic Greg Betts 2,576 15.8
Total votes 16,280 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[31] Likely R August 4, 2021
Inside Elections[32] Solid R October 27, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] Likely R August 4, 2021

Endorsements

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Mike Carey (R)

Executive Branch officials

U.S. Representatives

Individuals

Allison Russo (D)

Executive Branch officials

U.S. Senators

Local officials

Organizations

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Mike
Carey (R)
Allison
Russo (D)
Undecided
Emerson College[40] October 14–16, 2021 445 (LV) ± 4.6% 50% 39% 11%
Notes
  1. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

Results

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2021 Ohio's 15th congressional district special election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Carey 94,501 58.30% –5.11
Democratic Allison Russo 67,588 41.70% +5.13
Total votes 162,089 100.0%
Turnout [a]165,026 32.25%
Registered electors 511,773
Republican hold
By county
County[1] Mike Carey
Republican
Allison Russo
Democratic
Margin Total
votes
# % # % # %
Athens (part) 3,611 37.0 6,160 63.0 2,549 26.0 9,771
Clinton 5,972 78.5 1,632 21.5 4,340 57.0 7,604
Fairfield 21,011 65.4 11,117 34.6 9,894 30.8 32,128
Fayette (part) 918 84.5 168 15.5 750 69.0 1,086
Franklin (part) 29,842 45.2 36,230 54.8 6,388 9.6 66,072
Hocking 3,756 68.8 1,701 31.2 2,055 37.6 5,457
Madison 6,535 72.7 2,450 27.3 4,085 45.4 8,985
Morgan 2,533 74.4 873 25.6 1,660 48.8 3,406
Perry 5,487 72.5 2,054 27.2 3,433 45.3 7,541
Pickaway 8,321 73.8 2,956 26.2 5,365 47.6 11,277
Ross (part) 4,633 73.9 1,638 26.1 2,995 47.8 6,271
Vinton 1,882 75.6 609 24.4 1,273 51.2 2,491
Total 94,501 58.3 67,588 41.7 26,913 16.6 162,089

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

Notes

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  1. ^ Including invalid votes or ballots not counted for either candidate

Partisan clients

  1. ^ This poll was sponsored by Mike Carey's campaign.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "November 2, 2021 Special Congressional General Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "Rep. Steve Stivers will resign from Congress to join Ohio Chamber". WCMH-TV. April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Clay, Jarrod (April 26, 2021). "Gov. DeWine calls special election for Ohio's 15th Congressional District". WTTE. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Governor DeWine calls special election for Ohio's 15th Congressional District". Highland County Press. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "12 Republicans, two Democrats vie for 15th Congressional District seat to replace Steve Stivers". The Columbus Dispatch. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  6. ^ @CATargetBot (May 5, 2021). "'NEW 2021 FEC F2, Ruth Edmonds (REP), #OH15 (R-Stivers)'" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Faith-Based and Community Initiatives". Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Bischoff, Laura A. "Five Republicans in central Ohio already seeking to replace Rep. Steve Stivers in Congress". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "State Senator Bob Peterson announces candidacy for U.S. Congress". Highland County Press. April 20, 2021. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  10. ^ @CATargetBot (May 7, 2021). "'NEW 2021 FEC F2, Omar Tarazi (REP), #OH15 (R-Stivers)'" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ "Law Office of Attorney Omar Tarazi". Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  12. ^ Brian Stewart [@BrianStewartOH] (June 4, 2021). "I am deeply grateful to the volunteers, friends, donors - and most of all, my family - who helped us get #StewartForCongress off to an amazing start. However, it's become clear that this is not yet my time, and I am suspending my campaign. My full statement is below. #OH15" (Tweet). Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ a b Haley BeMiller (June 8, 2021). "Former President Donald Trump endorses Mike Carey in 15th Congressional District race". The Columbus Dispatch.
  14. ^ "Stefanik endorses Trump candidate in Ohio GOP primary race". July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ Steinhauser, Paul (June 22, 2021). "Conservative PAC that supports female candidates makes initial 2022 endorsements". Fox News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  16. ^ Barron, Jeff; BeMiller, Haley (June 2, 2021). "Steve Stivers endorses Jeff LaRe as his 15th Congressional District replacement". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  17. ^ a b c d e f Reutter, Justin (June 9, 2021). "Meet the candidate: Senator Bob Peterson". Chillicothe Gazette. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  18. ^ Alex Isenstadt (July 14, 2021). "'It will be remembered': Trump allies cross him in special election". Politico.
  19. ^ Colvin, Jill; Beaumont, Thomas; Smyth, Julie Carr (August 2, 2021). "Trump's kingmaker status faces test in Ohio special election". Associated Press.
  20. ^ Fabrizio Lee & Associates (R)
  21. ^ a b "JasperReports - /Election Summary - Includes Overlaps" (PDF). Franklin County Board of Elections. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  22. ^ a b Bischoff, Laura A. "Rep. Steve Stivers is out; Central Ohio politicos lining up to replace him". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  23. ^ Allison Russo [@Russo4Ohio] (May 11, 2021). "We all want our kids and grandkids to have the opportunities they need to put down roots and raise a family of their own here in Ohio someday. Together, we can build an economy that works for all of us. #Russo4Ohio15" (Tweet). Retrieved May 11, 2021 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ @JMBorchardt (May 10, 2021). "State Sen. @TinaMaharath (D) will NOT run for #OH15 to replace Steve Stivers, will stay in the Ohio Senate. "There is more work that needs to be done."" (Tweet). Retrieved May 10, 2021 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "www.joelnewby.com - D-15 2021 Special Election Statement". joelnewby.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  26. ^ Behrens, Cole (May 3, 2021). "Patterson bows out of consideration for Stivers' U.S. congress seat". Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  27. ^ a b c Peters, Ben (July 7, 2021). "Athens Mayor endorses Democrat Allison Russo in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race". Athens News.
  28. ^ Reutter, Justin (July 5, 2021). "Democratic challenger hopes to flip 15th Congressional District". Chillicothe Gazette.
  29. ^ a b "this OPEN seat in Ohio is the only red-to-blue pickup opportunity of 2021". Archive of Political Emails. May 11, 2021.
  30. ^ a b c d Behrens, Cole (July 7, 2021). "Athens mayor endorses state Rep. Allison Russo for special election". The Athens Messenger.
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  32. ^ Rothenberg, Stuart (October 27, 2021). "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  33. ^ Kondik, Kyle (August 5, 2021). "Notes on the State of Politics: August 4, 2021". Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  34. ^ Mike Pence [@Mike_Pence] (August 4, 2021). "Congratulations to my friend Mike Carey on winning the Republican nomination in OH-15! With a win this November, MikeCareyOH15 will be a champion for Ohio and America on Day One. Congratulations Mike!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. ^ "Stefanik endorses Trump candidate in Ohio GOP primary race". Fox News. July 13, 2021.
  36. ^ Gomez, Henry (July 5, 2021). "Biden endorses Allison Russo in special congressional election in Ohio". NBC News.
  37. ^ Reutter, Justin (November 1, 2021). "Democratic challenger hopes to flip 15th Congressional District". Chillicothe Gazette.
  38. ^ "EMILY's List Endorses Allison Russo for Congress". EMILY's List. August 10, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  39. ^ "LCV ACTION FUND ENDORSES SHONTEL BROWN AND ALLISON RUSSO FOR CONGRESS". League of Conservation Voters. September 9, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  40. ^ Emerson College
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