1976Final results
1976 election for Ohio House District 34
Ohio House of Representatives · Ohio
Edward J. Orlett (D) won with 71.3% of the vote, defeating Wilson C. Jefferson (R) by 47.4 points.
Edward J. OrlettDemocrat · winner · incumbent
71.3%19,647
Wilson C. JeffersonRepublican
24.0%6,603
Claude C. Stamper Jr.Other party
4.7%1,293
27,543 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Edward J. Orlett (D)Wilson C. Jefferson (R)
Also on the ballot: Claude C. Stamper Jr. (Other party), 4.7%