Ohio House of Representatives · 2026 general · all 99 seats

Republicans keep a majority in the Ohio House of Representatives

Democrats hold 42 seats and Republicans 53, with 4 still being counted; 50 make a majority. 8 seats changed party.

50 for a majorityBefore the electionD 34R 65Now, so farD 42R 53

8 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans4 still uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: Ohio Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

8Seats flipped8 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

4Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

19Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

8Uncontested seats7 Democratic, 1 Republican

11Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

D +13.9Median swingContested districts, from the last race on the same lines

Source: Results and race calls: Ohio Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 98 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 11 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The 8 seats won without an opponent sit at the ends. Margins over 80 points are drawn at 80.