Likely Republican
Ohio Congressional Districts 2026
Ohio has 15 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: OH-1 (Cincinnati, R lean), OH-9 (Toledo, D lean), OH-13 (Akron, D lean).
15
House Seats
R+8
2024 Presidential
2
Safe D Seats
0
Safe R Seats
Ohio House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH-1 | Republican lean | Cincinnati/Hamilton County | R+5 |
| OH-9 | Democratic lean | Toledo/NW Ohio | D+3 |
| OH-13 | Democratic lean | Akron/Summit County | D+5 |
| OH-11 | Democratic | Cleveland/Cuyahoga | D+40 |
| OH-3 | Democratic | Columbus/Franklin County | D+15 |
District Analysis
Ohio lost one seat after 2020, going from 16 to 15. The Republican-drawn map was challenged but mostly upheld. OH-9 in Toledo (Marcy Kaptur) and OH-13 in Akron (Emilia Sykes) are the most at-risk Democratic seats. OH-1 in Cincinnati leans Republican.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in Ohio for 2026: OH-1 (Cincinnati, R lean), OH-9 (Toledo, D lean), OH-13 (Akron, D lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in Ohio are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on Ohio election law.
Related Pages
Ohio Overview
Polling, ratings, and candidates
Ohio House Races
2026 House race profiles
Ohio Polling History
Historical results by district
House 2026 Tracker
All competitive House races nationally
How House Elections Work
Districts, gerrymandering, and more
Ohio Voting Laws
Voter ID, early voting, registration
