Robert E. Latta

In the 2024 House race for OH-5, Bob Latta (R) defeated Keith Mundy (D) 67.5% to 32.5%. Bob Latta received 255,633 votes compared to 123,024 for Keith Mundy, a dominant 35.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Bob Latta benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for OH-5, Bob Latta (R) defeated Craig Swartz (D) 66.9% to 33.1%. Bob Latta received 187,303 votes compared to 92,634 for Craig Swartz, a dominant 33.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Bob Latta benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Bob Latta benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for OH-5, Bob Latta (R) defeated Nicholas Rubando (D) 68.0% to 32.0%. Bob Latta received 257,019 votes compared to 120,962 for Nicholas Rubando, a dominant 36.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for OH-05, Bob Latta (R) won with 62.3% of the vote, defeating J. Michael Galbraith (D) who received 35.1%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Bob Latta's 27.1-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Robert E. Latta (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Bob Latta won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for OH-05, Robert E. Latta (R) defeated James Neu Jr. (D) 70.9% to 29.1%. Robert E. Latta received 244,599 votes compared to 100,392 for James Neu Jr., a dominant 41.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Robert E. Latta benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for OH-05, Robert E. Latta (R) won with 66.5% of the vote, defeating Robert L. Fry (D) who received 28.9%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Robert E. Latta's 37.5-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Robert E. Latta benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Robert E. Latta benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2012 House race for OH-05, Robert E. Latta (R) won with 57.3% of the vote, defeating Angela Zimmann (D) who received 39.2%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Robert E. Latta's 18.1-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.