Ohio's 24th congressional district
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The 24th congressional district of Ohio was created for the 1966 election (after the banning of at-large seats by the Voting Rights Act of 1965). It was eliminated in the redistricting following the 1970 census.
[edit] Election results
The following chart shows historic election results. Bold type indicates victor. Italic type indicates incumbent.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | James D. Ruppert: 55,455 | Walter E. Powell*: 63,344 | Joseph F. Payton (AI): 4,179 |
| 1968 | Lloyd D. Miller: 44,400 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 105,350 | |
| 1966 | James H. Pelley: 43,418 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 61,194 |
- Redistricting following the 1970 census eliminated the 24th district. Powell was moved from the 24th district to the eighth district from which he was re-elected in 1972.
| Ohio's congressional districts |
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| AL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 (Territory) The At-large, 19th – 24th districts are obsolete. See also: Ohio's past & present Representatives, Senators, and Delegations All U.S. districts - Apportionment - Redistricting - Gerrymandering - Maps |
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