2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the 16 U.S. representatives from the state of Ohio, one from each of the state's 16 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a gubernatorial election.
Overview.
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:
District 1.
The 1st district is based in Cincinnati, stretching southwestward to Ohio's borders with Kentucky and Indiana. It represented by two-term Republican Congressman Steve Chabot. 
District 2.
The 2nd district takes eastern Cincinnati and its suburbs, including Norwood and Loveland, and stretches eastward along the Ohio River. This seat has been held by Republican Brad Wenstrup since 2013.
District 3.
The 3rd district, located entirely within the borders of Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, as well as Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg. It's been represented by Democrat Joyce Beatty since 2013.
District 4.
The 4th district, nicknamed the "duck district", sprawls from the Columbus exurbs, including Marion and Lima into north-central Ohio, taking in Oberlin. It has been represented by Republican Jim Jordan since 2007.
District 5.
The 5th district encompasses Northwestern Ohio, taking in Findlay, Defiance, and Bowling Green. It's been represented by Republican Bob Latta since 2007.
District 6.
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio, including Steubenville, Marietta, and Ironton. It's been represented by Bill Johnson since 2011. 
District 7.
The 7th district is based in northeastern Ohio, and includes the city of Canton. It's been represented by Republican Bob Gibbs since 2011.
Democratic primary.
Former Democratic Representative John Boccieri (who served in for a single term, from 2009 through 2011, and was defeated in his bid for reelection in the 2010 elections by Republican Jim Renacci) filed paperwork to run in the 7th district in January 2013, but has put his plans on hold and may run in another district or not at all. Ultimately he didn't run for any seat.
District 8.
The 8th district takes in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, including Butler County, as well as taking in Springfield. Republican John Boehner, the Speaker of the House, has represented since 1991. 
Republican primary.
Though Republican aides believed Boehner would step down as House speaker in 2014, Boehner had insisted that he would run for reelection to the House and as Speaker. Boehner faced primary challenges from two conservatives, Eric Gurr and J.D. Winteregg
District 9.
The 9th district spans the coast of Lake Erie from Toledo to the west side of Cleveland, taking in Port Clinton, Sandusky, Lorain, Lakewood, Brook Park, and Brooklyn. Marcy Kaptur has represented since 1983. 
District 10.
The 10th district encompasses the Dayton metro area, including Dayton and the surrounding suburbs. It's been held by Republican Congressman Mike Turner since 2003.
District 11.
The 11th district takes in eastern Cleveland and its suburbs, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights, and Warrensville Heights, as well as stretching southward into Richfield and parts of Akron. It's been represented by Democrat Marcia Fudge since 2008.
District 12.
The 12th district encompasses the northern Columbus metro area, taking in the northern Columbus suburbs, including Dublin, Westerville, Gahanna, and New Albany, as well as, Newark, Mansfield, and Zanesville. It's been held by Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi since 2001.
District 13.
The 13th district covers the Mahoning Valley in northeastern Ohio, including Youngstown and eastern parts of Akron. Democrat Tim Ryan is running for reelection.
District 14.
The 14th district is located in Northeast Ohio, taking in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Cleveland, including Mayfield Heights, Solon, and Independence, as well as Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties, northern Portage County, and northeastern Summit County. Republican Representative David Joyce has represented the 14th district since January 2013. 
Republican primary.
Joyce was challenged in the Republican primary by State Representative Matt Lynch. Joyce, who has been called "Ohio's most vulnerable House Republican", did not win a primary election for the seat in 2012 after incumbent Republican Steve LaTourette retired months after winning the primary unopposed, leading local party leaders to pick Joyce to replace him. 
District 15.
The 15th district encompasses the southern Columbus metro area, taking in the western and eastern suburbs of Columbus, including Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Grove City, as well as Athens. It's been held by Republican Steve Stivers since 2011.
District 16.
The 16th district takes in the western suburbs of Cleveland, including Westlake, Parma, and Strongsville, as well Medina, Norton, and North Canton. It's been held by Republican Jim Renacci since 2011. 
Democratic primary.
Democrats were hoping to recruit a strong challenger to Renacci, as he had only won by 4 points in 2012.