Ohio Secretary of State election, 2018

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Filing deadline: February 7, 2018
Primary: May 8, 2018
General: November 6, 2018
Pre-election incumbent(s):
Jon Husted (Republican)
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Frank LaRose (R) defeated Kathleen Clyde (D) and Dustin Nanna (L) in the general election on November 6, 2018, for Ohio Secretary of State.

Incumbent Jon Husted (R) was running for lieutenant governor, leaving the seat open. Husted was last elected in 2014 by a margin of 24 percentage points. Of the ten preceding secretary of state elections, a Republican candidate won six—including Husted's victories in 2010 and 2014—and a Democratic candidate won four. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) carried the state by a margin of 8 percentage points.

LaRose's victory preserved the state's Republican triplex. At the time of the election, Ohio had been a Republican triplex since 2011, when Republicans changed control of all three triplex offices.

The winner of this election stood to influence the state's redistricting process following the 2020 census. Under state law, the secretary of state serves on the seven-member commission responsible for drawing congressional district lines in the event the state legislature does not agree on a plan. The secretary of state is also a member of the seven-member commission responsible for drawing state legislative district lines.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Ohio Secretary of State

Frank LaRose defeated Kathleen Clyde and Dustin Nanna in the general election for Ohio Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Frank LaRose (R)
 
50.7
 
2,210,356
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Kathleen Clyde (D)
 
47.0
 
2,049,944
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Dustin Nanna (L)
 
2.4
 
103,392

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,363,692
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio Secretary of State

Kathleen Clyde advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Secretary of State on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kathleen Clyde
 
100.0
 
514,959

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 514,959
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio Secretary of State

Frank LaRose advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Secretary of State on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Frank LaRose
 
100.0
 
606,697

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 606,697
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Kathleen Clyde, state representative
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Party: Democratic

Incumbent: No

Political office: Ohio House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2011)

Biography: Clyde graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in English in 2001. She obtained her law degree from Ohio State University in 2008. She served as deputy legal counsel to the speaker of the state House for two years before her election to the chamber in 2010.

Key messages
  • Clyde said that she was running to continue her life's work as "a dedicated defender of voters and voting rights," saying that she would work to increase accountability, security, and transparency.[1] Clyde stated her support for the establishment of a cybersecurity directorate within the secretary of state's office, an automatic voter registration law, and additional regulations relating to campaign finance.[2]
  • Clyde said that she has a record as "a champion for Ohio’s working families and women" from her time in the state legislature, saying that she supported legislation to expand access to voting, encourage economic development, and legislate gender-based pay requirements.[1]



Frank LaRose, state senator
Frank LaRose.jpg

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Party: Republican

Incumbent: No

Political office: Ohio State Senate (Assumed office: 2011)

Biography: After serving in the U.S. Army for nine years, LaRose graduated from Ohio State University in 2007 with a degree in consumer affairs and business. He went on to work in consulting and business management before his election to the state senate.

Key messages
  • LaRose said that he was running because "his service to his country, state, and family, rooted in his Christian faith, has defined Frank’s life," pointing to his military service and time in the state legislature.[3]
  • LaRose stated that he had a proven record in the state legislature, saying that he supported bills to limit voter fraud and streamline voter registration as well as to reduce taxes and eliminate regulations.[3]



Polls

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Ohio Secretary of State, 2018
Poll Poll sponsor Clyde (D) LaRose (R)Undecided/OtherMargin of ErrorSample Size
Gravis Marketing
(October 29-30, 2018)		N/A 38%40%22%+/-3.5789
Baldwin Wallace University
(October 19-27, 2018)		N/A 40%34%22%+/-3.81,051
Suffolk University
(October 4-8, 2018)		The Cincinnati Enquirer 43%33%24%+/-4.4500
Triton Polling & Research
(September 18-20, 2018)		The Ohio Star 43%40%18%+/-3.11,003
Note: A "0%" finding means the question was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org


Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State containing information on all contributions and expenditures made between January 1, 2017, and October 17, 2018. Information was not available on contributions to or expenditures by the Nanna campaign. In addition to the below reported figures, both candidates entered 2017 with funds from previous campaigns:

  • The Clyde campaign entered 2017 with $163,259.90.
  • The LaRose campaign entered 2017 with $19.740.85.


Noteworthy endorsements

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This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.

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Noteworthy general election endorsements
Endorsement Clyde (D) LaRose (R)
Newspapers and editorials
Akron Beacon Journal[4] ✔
The Chronicle-Telegram[5] ✔
The Columbus Dispatch[6] ✔
Elected officials
Former President Barack Obama (D)[7] ✔
Former Vice President Joe Biden (D)[7] ✔
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D)[7] ✔


Timeline

  • November 2, 2018: The Chronicle-Telegram endorsed Clyde.
  • November 1, 2018: A Gravis Marketing poll found LaRose apparently leading Clyde, with 40 percent support to Clyde's 38 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
  • October 28, 2018: A Baldwin Wallace University poll found Clyde apparently leading LaRose, with 40 percent support to LaRose's 34 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points.
  • October 25, 2018: The candidates submitted campaign finance reports covering all fundraising and spending between October 1 and October 17. Clyde reported raising $390,000 during this period to LaRose's $280,000.
  • October 16, 2018: The Akron Beacon Journal endorsed Clyde.
  • October 12, 2018: A Suffolk University poll sponsored by The Cincinnati Enquirer found Clyde leading LaRose 43-33. The poll reported a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
  • October 3, 2018: The candidates filed campaign finance reports covering their raising and spending during the month of September. Clyde raised $320,000 during this period to LaRose's $260,000.
  • September 21, 2018: A Triton Polling & Research poll commissioned by The Ohio Star found Clyde about even with LaRose, with 43 percent support to LaRose's 40 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.

Campaign advertisements

Democratic Party Kathleen Clyde

Support

"Garrettsville" - Clyde campaign ad, released October 4, 2018


Republican Party Frank LaRose

Support

"A Lifetime Commitment" - LaRose campaign ad, released May 28, 2018


Campaign themes

Democratic Party Kathleen Clyde

Clyde's campaign website stated the following:

“

“For too long, politicians in the Ohio Statehouse have been controlled by special interests, lobbyists and secret campaign contributions. It has corrupted our elections, rigged our government and hurt our economy. With no accountability, all the benefits flow to the wealthy, and working Ohioans truly pay the price. Hardworking Ohioans deserve state leaders that will put their needs front and center. It’s clear we need new leadership in Columbus.”

As Secretary of State, Kathleen will bring accountability and transparency to our government and put middle class and hardworking Ohioans first. Kathleen will secure elections from growing cyber threats, help welcome more businesses to Ohio and close secret money loopholes for special interests. She will stand up for the fundamental right to vote, and end the partisan gerrymandering that lets corrupt politicians rig the system. Find out more here:

Secure Our Elections
On the issue of securing Ohio’s elections from ongoing cyber threats, Kathleen has already proposed a set of bills in the state legislature that would create the position of cybersecurity director in the secretary of state’s office alongside a bipartisan advisory council of election officials, voting advocates, and cybersecurity experts. She has also proposed moving all county elections systems to include voter-marked, voter-verified paper ballots, and mandating that post-election audits be conducted in every county.

“The machinery of our American democracy was attacked in 2016, and urgent bipartisan action is needed to protect our voting systems,” Clyde said. “At this crucial time, we need to invest in the strength of our democracy by upgrading to voting machines and systems that will allow us to conduct secure elections that can withstand foreign attack.”

Welcome New Businesses
With regard to small businesses, Kathleen wants to foster a more business-friendly environment in Ohio, modernizing the tools available through the Secretary of State’s office to allow both small and large businesses to thrive.

Kathleen will streamline our online business filing system and support small business owners. Clyde will work with state leaders to invest in Ohio’s workforce, providing access to quality education, and to provide innovative tools that will help Ohio’s businesses and workers compete.

Bring Transparency to Our Elections
Big money special interests have far too much influence over our government and it hurts our families and businesses. The lack of disclosure has corrupted our democratic system. We need greater transparency in the system in order to hold our state leaders accountable.

This is why Kathleen is calling to close secret money loopholes, increase transparency, and ban foreign money from campaigns in Ohio.

Protect Your Right To Vote
Kathleen believes that the right to vote is a fundamental freedom. That’s why she has spent her entire career fighting for fair elections. Kathleen has introduced automatic voter registration legislation that will ensure Ohioans are added to the rolls when they do everyday things like get a driver’s license, seek disability services, or simply turn eighteen. She also fought hard to restore the busiest days of early voting and extend early voting days and hours, so working Ohioans have every opportunity to cast their vote. As Secretary of State, Kathleen will ensure every Ohioan’s voice is heard at the ballot box and every vote is counted.

Stop Gerrymandering
For decades now Ohio voters have been cheated by some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country, where the system is rigged so politicians pick their voters instead of the other way around. As Secretary of State, Kathleen will stop gerrymandering and she will bring fair districts back to Ohio.[8]

”
—Kathleen Clyde Committee[9]


Republican Party Frank LaRose

LaRose's campaign website stated the following:

“

Supporting Small Businesses
Frank knows that nearly 2 out of 3 new jobs are created by small businesses, and that’s why he has led the way to make Ohio a better place for small businesses to open, grow and succeed. In the senate, Frank authored legislation that eliminated outmoded, burdensome regulations and streamlined the relationship between state government and small business owners. His leadership helped to cut new business filing fees by 21%. As secretary of state, he will work to ensure that Ohio’s entrepreneurs are not slowed down by government red tape.

Modernizing Campaign Finance
Frank believes Ohio’s state and local campaign finance systems should be transparent, efficient and modern. He has led the way on eliminating antiquated requirements for municipal, county and local candidates when filing campaign finance information with county boards of elections and replacing them with reforms that deliver greater transparency and accountability. As secretary of state, he will continue to push for modernizing county-based campaign finance systems and increasing transparency in city, county and other local races.

Saving Tax Dollars
When Frank was first elected to the senate, Ohio faced an $8 billion structural shortfall in the state budget. Frank worked with his colleagues to balance the budget without raising taxes, and voted to kill the burdensome estate tax. The state’s rainy day fund, which had been depleted to $.89, now has over $2B in reserve to ensure that Ohio remains a stable home for businesses and families. And after losing nearly 400,000 jobs in the four years before Frank was elected, Ohioans have created over 450,000 jobs as a result of the policies that Frank has championed. As a fiscal conservative, Frank is a staunch advocate of frugal, smart and modern public administration. He has authored and cosponsored legislation to modernize government systems and enforce cost-efficiency in government operations. An example of his cost-saving, common sense approach is a bill he authored that would eliminate primary elections when only one candidate appears on the ballot. This measure will prevent taxpayers from paying for unnecessary elections, saving millions of dollars.

Protecting the Ballot Box
Frank is dedicated to making our voting process modern, fair, accurate and accountable. He is the author of legislation that created Ohio’s first online voter registration system. This new law requires the secretary of state to conduct a review of Ohio’s Voter Registration Database to identify non-citizens on our voter rolls. This new law has helped uncover hundreds of non-citizens who were registered to vote in Ohio, 82 who voted in at least one election in 2016. More secure than paper registration alone, this new online system immediately checks a voter’s eligibility prior to accepting the registration. The system crosschecks voter information with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ internal database to verify citizenship and other required information. As a result of Frank’s legislation, Ohio’s voter registration system is more convenient for voters, saves millions in taxpayer dollars and assists state and county elections officials keep more accurate records.[8]

”
—LaRose for Ohio[10]


Social media

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Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Nine of 88 Ohio counties—10.2 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Ashtabula County, Ohio 18.80% 12.78% 13.54%
Erie County, Ohio 9.48% 12.29% 13.86%
Montgomery County, Ohio 0.73% 4.62% 6.22%
Ottawa County, Ohio 19.51% 4.30% 6.24%
Portage County, Ohio 9.87% 5.52% 8.99%
Sandusky County, Ohio 22.58% 2.71% 4.64%
Stark County, Ohio 17.17% 0.47% 5.46%
Trumbull County, Ohio 6.22% 23.00% 22.43%
Wood County, Ohio 7.99% 4.84% 7.13%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Ohio with 51.7 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 43.6 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Ohio cast votes for the winning presidential candidate 93.3 percent of the time (28 out of 30 elections), more than any other state in the country. In that same time frame, Ohio supported Republican candidates for president more often than Democratic candidates, 60 to 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2016, Ohio voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Ohio. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[11][12]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 39 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 35.7 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 33 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 34 points. Clinton won seven districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 60 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 17.4 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 66 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 28.3 points. Trump won seven districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


Election history

2014

See also: Ohio secretary of state election, 2014
Secretary of State of Ohio, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJon Husted Incumbent 59.8% 1,811,020
     Democratic Nina Turner 35.5% 1,074,475
     Libertarian Kevin Knedler 4.7% 141,292
Total Votes 3,026,787
Election results via Ohio Secretary of State

2010

See also: Ohio Secretary of State election, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Jon Husted won election to the office of Ohio Secretary of State. He defeated Maryellen O'Shaughnessy (D) and Charles Earl (L) in the general election.

Ohio Secretary of State, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJon Husted 53.7% 2,013,674
     Democratic Maryellen O'Shaughnessy 41.5% 1,555,705
     Libertarian Charles Earl 4.9% 182,977
Total Votes 3,752,356
Election results via Ohio Secretary of State.

2006

On November 7, 2006, Jennifer L. Brunner won election to the office of Ohio Secretary of State. She defeated Greg Hartmann (R), John A. Eastman (NP) and Timothy J. Kettler (NP) in the general election.

Ohio Secretary of State, 2006
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJennifer L. Brunner 55% 2,104,114
     Republican Greg Hartmann 40.4% 1,546,454
     Nonpartisan John A. Eastman 2.5% 94,706
     Nonpartisan Timothy J. Kettler 2% 78,080
Total Votes 3,823,354
Election results via Ohio Secretary of State.

2002

On November 5, 2002, J. Kenneth Blackwell won re-election to the office of Ohio Secretary of State. He defeated Bryan Flannery (D) in the general election.

Ohio Secretary of State, 2002
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJ. Kenneth Blackwell Incumbent 59.3% 1,827,995
     Democratic Bryan Flannery 40.7% 1,256,428
Total Votes 3,084,423
Election results via Ohio Secretary of State.

State overview

Partisan control

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Ohio heading into the 2018 elections.

Congressional delegation

State executives

State legislature

Trifecta status

2018 elections

See also: Ohio elections, 2018

Ohio held elections for the following positions in 2018:

Demographics

Demographic data for Ohio
 OhioU.S.
Total population:11,605,090316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):40,8613,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:82.4%73.6%
Black/African American:12.2%12.6%
Asian:1.9%5.1%
Native American:0.2%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:2.5%3%
Hispanic/Latino:3.4%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:89.1%86.7%
College graduation rate:26.1%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$49,429$53,889
Persons below poverty level:19.6%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Ohio.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2017, Ohio had a population of 11,700,000 people, with its three largest cities being Columbus (pop. est. 860,000), Cleveland (pop. est. 390,000), and Cincinnati (pop. est. 300,000).[13][14]

State election history

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Ohio from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Ohio Secretary of State.

Historical elections

Presidential elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Ohio every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), Ohio 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Republican Party Donald Trump 52.1% Democratic Party Hillary Clinton 43.5% 8.6%
2012 Democratic Party Barack Obama 50.7% Republican Party Mitt Romney 47.7% 3.0%
2008 Democratic Party Barack Obama 51.5% Republican Party John McCain 46.9% 4.6%
2004 Republican Party George W. Bush 50.8% Democratic Party John Kerry 48.7% 2.1%
2000 Republican Party George W. Bush 50.0% Democratic Party Al Gore 46.5% 3.5%

U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Ohio from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), Ohio 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Republican Party Rob Portman 58.0% Democratic Party Ted Strickland 37.2% 20.8%
2012 Democratic Party Sherrod Brown 50.7% Republican Party Josh Mandel 44.7% 6.0%
2010 Republican Party Rob Portman 56.8% Democratic Party Lee Fisher 39.4% 17.4%
2006 Democratic Party Sherrod Brown 56.2% Republican Party Mike DeWine 43.8% 12.4%
2004 Republican Party George Voinovich 63.9% Democratic Party Eric Fingerhut 36.1% 27.8%
2000 Republican Party Mike DeWine 59.9% Democratic Party Ted Celeste 35.9% 24.0%

Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Ohio.

Election results (Governor), Ohio 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2014 Republican Party John Kasich 63.6% Democratic Party Ed Fitzgerald 33.0% 30.6%
2010 Republican Party John Kasich 49.0% Democratic Party Ted Strickland 47.0% 2.0%
2006 Democratic Party Ted Strickland 60.5% Republican Party Ken Blackwell 36.6% 23.9%
2002 Republican Party Robert Taft 57.8% Democratic Party Tim Hagan 38.3% 19.5%

Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Ohio in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, Ohio 2000-2016
Year Republicans Republicans (%) Democrats Democrats (%) Balance of power
2016 Republican Party 12 75.0% Democratic Party 4 25.0% R+8
2014 Republican Party 12 75.0% Democratic Party 4 25.0% R+8
2012 Republican Party 12 75.0% Democratic Party 4 25.0% R+8
2010 Republican Party 13 72.2% Democratic Party 5 27.8% R+8
2008 Republican Party 8 44.4% Democratic Party 10 55.6% D+2
2006 Republican Party 11 61.1% Democratic Party 7 38.9% R+4
2004 Republican Party 12 66.7% Democratic Party 6 33.3% R+6
2002 Republican Party 12 66.7% Democratic Party 6 33.3% R+6
2000 Republican Party 11 57.9% Democratic Party 8 42.1% R+3

Trifectas, 1992-2017

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

Ohio Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
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Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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House D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R


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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kathleen Clyde for Secretary of State, "About," accessed October 3, 2018
  2. ↑ Kathleen Clyde for Secretary of State, "Issues," accessed October 16, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Frank LaRose for Secretary of State, "Meet Frank," accessed October 3, 2018
  4. ↑ Akron Beacon Journal, "Beacon Journal/Ohio.com editorial board: Kathleen Clyde for secretary of state," October 16, 2018
  5. ↑ The Chronicle-Telegram, "ENDORSEMENT: Kathleen Clyde as Ohio Secretary of State," November 2, 2018
  6. ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Editorial endorsement: For Ohio secretary of state: Frank LaRose," September 16, 2018
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Kathleen Clyde for Secretary of State, "Endorsements," accessed October 3, 2018
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  9. ↑ Kathleen Clyde for Secretary of State, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2018
  10. ↑ Frank LaRose for Ohio, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2018
  11. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  12. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  13. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "QuickFacts - Ohio," accessed April 4, 2018
  14. ↑ Ohio Demographics, "Ohio Cities by Population," accessed April 4, 2018
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