U.S. House seat · former district
Ohio's 23rd District
3 elections since 1976: Democrats won 3, Republicans 0.
1980 election
Nov 4, 1980- Ronald M. Mottl (D) · won100.0%
Unopposed.
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Every election for this seat
3 races since 1976.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ronald M. Mottl (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 1978 | Ronald M. Mottl (D) | Homer S. Taft (R) | 49.5 |
| 1976 | Ronald M. Mottl (D) | Michael T. Scanlon (R) | 46.4 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)