2016 United States Senate election in Ohio

none January 2026 January 2018 2016 United States Senate election in Ohio Ohio presidential no 2010 United States Senate election in Ohio 2010 2022 United States Senate election in Ohio 2022 November 8, 2016 File:Rob Portman official portrait (3ada4cropped).jpg Rob Portman Republican Party (United States) 3,118,567 58.03% Ted Strickland photo (1).jpg Ted Strickland Democratic Party (United States) 1,996,908 37.16% 210px County results 210px Congressional district results 210px Precinct results 1 Portman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% Strickland: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% U.S. Senator Rob Portman Republican Party (United States) Rob Portman Republican Party (United States) 71.33% (registered voters) 22.11pp The 2016 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Ohio, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. The close of registration for electors in the primary election was December 16, 2015, and the primary election took place on March 15, 2016.2016 Ohio Elections Calendar http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/publications/election/2016ElectionCalendarletter.pdf February 20, 2016 Ohio Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20160302121305/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/publications/election/2016ElectionCalendarletter.pdf March 2, 2016 dead mdy-all Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman faced former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland. Green Party nominee Joseph DeMare was also on the ballot, along with two other independent candidates and one officially declared write-in candidate. Initially, the seat was viewed by many to be a potential Democratic pickup, with some early polls showing Strickland ahead, but Portman attained a lead in the summer which grew through the duration of the campaign, and ultimately won re-election to a second term in a landslide, winning 58% of the vote. His vote total of 3,118,567 is the second largest in the state's history, falling 346,084 votes short of George Voinovich's record set in his 2004 re-election. Despite expanding his margin of victory, he lost Franklin County, a county he won in 2010 and home to the state's capital and largest city Columbus, signaling a long-term shift of this historically competitive county in Ohio elections. Republican primary Republican Senator Rob Portman ran for re-election to a second term in office.https://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/rob-portman-2016-113253.html Rob Portman won't run for president in 2016 Politico December 2, 2014 December 2, 2014 Maggie Haberman He considered running for president in 2016,Livingston Abby Whither Ohio as the Ultimate House Battleground? http://www.rollcall.com/news/whither_ohio_as_the_ultimate_house_battleground-230015-1.html January 9, 2014 Roll Call January 9, 2014Bernstein, Jonathan (August 26, 2014) "Everybody's Running (Rob Portman Edition)", Bloomberg View. Retrieved August 26, 2014.Torry, Jack (August 26, 2014) "2016 preview?: Ohio Sen. Portman visits New Hampshire" https://web.archive.org/web/20140903041850/http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/2016-preview-ohio-sen-portman-visits-new-hampshire/ng9D6/ September 3, 2014 , Dayton Daily News. Retrieved August 26, 2014. but ruled out running for two offices at the same time, even though Ohio law does allow it.Conroy, Scott (August 26, 2014) "Portman Won't Run for Two Offices Simultaneously in 2016", RealClearPolitics. Retrieved August 26, 2014. He ultimately declined to run for president.https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/12/rob_portman_has_decided_not_to.html Rob Portman has decided not to run for president Cleveland.com December 2, 2014 December 11, 2014 Stephen Koff The National Organization for Marriage and other socially conservative groups, unhappy with Portman's public backing for same-sex marriage, pledged to back a primary challenger. Tea Party groups, who heavily backed Portman in 2010, said that they were unlikely to do the same if he ran for re-election.http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/gay-marriage-foes-yet-prove-formidable-threat-rob-portman-n250131 Gay Marriage Foes Yet to Prove Formidable Threat to Rob Portman NBC News November 17, 2014 November 18, 2014https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/229988-gops-ohio-seat-a-16-prize/ GOP's Ohio seat a '16 prize The Hill January 20, 2015 January 21, 2015 Candidates Declared Don Elijah Eckhart, independent candidate for OH-15 in 2008http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2015/05/eckhart-5-19-2015.html Portman has conservative primary challenger The Columbus Dispatch Torry Jack May 19, 2015 May 19, 2015 Rob Portman, incumbent U.S. senator (2011–2023) Disqualified Melissa Strzala, Tea Party activist (failed to gather enough valid signatures)http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/12/31/martin-omalley-primary-ballot.html Martin O'Malley won't appear on Ohio's primary ballot The Columbus Dispatch Johnson Alan January 1, 2016 January 11, 2016 Declined Josh Mandel, Ohio state treasurer (2011–2019) and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/231571-portman-list-of-ohio-endorsements-grows-to-500/ Portman list of Ohio endorsements grows to 500 The Hill February 3, 2015 February 4, 2015 Steve Stivers, U.S. representative of Ohio's 15th congressional district (2011–2021) Endorsements Don Elijah Eckhart Organizations Citizens for Community Valueshttp://www.ontopmag.com/article/22167/Rob_Portman_Loses_Greene_County_GOP_Endorsement_Over_Gay_Marriage Rob Portman Loses Greene County GOP Endorsement Over Gay Marriage On Top Magazine Santoscoy Carlos January 19, 2016 January 19, 2016 Greene County Republican Party Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Don ElijahEckhart RobPortman UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 4–6, 2016 638 ± 3.9% 7% 60% 33% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenBlackwell RobPortman UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 4–7, 2015 411 ± 4.8% 24% 57% 20% Results thumb|upright|280px|Results by county #d02923 Portman #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Republican primary resultshttp://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2016Results.aspx Official Results for 2016 Primary Election Ohio Secretary of State July 20, 2016 July 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170713135350/https://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2016Results.aspx dead Rob Portman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,336,686 82.16% Don Elijah Eckhart Republican Party (United States) 290,268 17.84% 1,626,954 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Kelli Prather, occupational therapist and community organizerhttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/12/16/primary-2016-filing-deadline.html Kasich joins GOP competitors in filing for Ohio primary The Columbus Dispatch Rowland Darrel Ludlow Randy December 16, 2015 December 17, 2015 P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati city councilman (2011–2022)Who's next? A look at the depth of the Ohio Democratic Party bench after Ed FitzGerald https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/09/whos_next_a_look_at_the_depth.html March 19, 2014 cleveland.com September 3, 2014 Henry J. GomezGomez Henry J. P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati councilman and potential U.S. Senate candidate, gets some national attention https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/12/pg_sittenfeld_cincinnati_counc.html December 3, 2014 cleveland.com December 3, 2014https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/22/us-senate-sittenfeld-takes-portman/22126849 Sittenfeld: Yes, I'm running for U.S. Senate The Cincinnati Enquirer Coolidge Sharon January 22, 2015 Ted Strickland, former governor of Ohio (2007–2011) and former U.S. representative of Ohio's 6th congressional district (1993–1995, 1997–2007) Cheney Kyle Ted Strickland running against Rob Portman in Ohio https://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/democrat-strickland-running-for-senate-in-2016-115487.html?hp=r1_4 Politico February 25, 2014 Withdrawn Bob Hagan, former member of the Ohio State Board of Education (2014–2015), former state senator from the 33rd district (1987–1997, 2007–2014) and former state representative from the 58th district (1997–2006)Vardon Joe Ohio legislator to challenge Portman in '16 http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/07/State-rep-files-paperwork-to-oppose-Portman-in-2016.html September 20, 2013 The Columbus Dispatch May 8, 2013http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/01/02/who-will-portman-face-in-16.html Who will face Portman in '16? The Columbus Dispatch January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015 Declined Joyce Beatty, U.S. representative of Ohio's 3rd congressional district (2013–present) and former state representative from the 27th district (1999–2008)Levinson Alexis Congressman Considering Rob Portman Challenge in 2016 http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-tim-ryan-considers-rob-portman December 3, 2014 Roll Call December 3, 2014 December 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141208013015/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2016-tim-ryan-considers-rob-portman/ dead John Boccieri, state representative from the 59th district (2015–2018), former U.S. representative of Ohio's 16th congressional district (2009–2011) and former state senator from the 33rd district (2007-2008)Barrett Leslie Controversy over use of image of flag draped coffins in campaign ad http://www.wfmj.com/story/30060165/controversy-over-use-of-image-of-flag-draped-coffins-in-campaign-ad October 10, 2015 WFMJ September 17, 2015 Jennifer Brunner, judge on the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals (2015–2021), former Ohio secretary of state (2007–2011) and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/jennifer_brunner_mends_fences.html Jennifer Brunner mends fences with Ted Strickland, signals support for his U.S. Senate bid Northeast Ohio Media Group Gomez Henry J. March 2, 2015 March 12, 2015 Michael B. Coleman, mayor of Columbus (2000–2016)Sullivan Lucas Caruso Doug Mayor Coleman announces he won't run next year http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/11/25/Coleman_out.html December 3, 2014 The Columbus Dispatch November 26, 2014https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/turnout_tanks_to_world_war_ii.html Turnout tanks to World War II levels, Zack Reed meets Rand Paul: Ohio Politics Roundup Northeast Ohio Media Group Gomez Henry J. March 12, 2015 March 12, 2015 Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2012–2017), former attorney general of Ohio (2009–2011) and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2000 Connie Pillich, former state representative of the 28th district (2009–2014) and nominee for Ohio state treasurer in 2014https://twitter.com/ConniePillich/status/576372161033609216 Proud to endorse @ted_strickland for US Senate. He's a proven leader dedicated to improving education & the economy in OH Twitter Pillich Connie March 13, 2015 March 13, 2015 Tim Ryan, U.S. representative of Ohio's 13th congressional district (2003-2023)Levinson Alexis Rep. Tim Ryan declines to run for U.S. Senate against Rob Portman https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/02/rep_tim_ryan_declines_us_senat.html February 13, 2015 The Plain Dealer February 13, 2015 Betty Sutton, administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (2013–2017) and former U.S. representative of Ohio's 13th congressional district (2007–2013) Nina Turner, former state senator of the 25th district (2008–2014) and nominee for Ohio secretary of state in 2014https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/11/nina_turner_vows_to_stay_invol.html Nina Turner vows to stay involved in politics after election loss: 'I'm not going anywhere' cleveland.com November 15, 2014 November 17, 2014 Henry J. Gomez Nan Whaley, mayor of Dayton (2014–2022)http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/dayton-mayor-portman-is-formidable-but-still-beata/nkLC2 Dayton mayor: Portman is "formidable" but still beatable Dayton Daily News Pitman Michael D. February 27, 2015 March 1, 2015 March 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150306063503/http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/dayton-mayor-portman-is-formidable-but-still-beata/nkLC2/ dead Endorsements P.G. Sittenfeld U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Heather Zichal, former deputy assistant to the president for energy and climate change (2009–2013)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/252733-we-need-lawmakers-who-will-fight-for-a-clean-environment/ We need lawmakers who will fight for a clean environment The Hill Zichal Heather September 8, 2015 September 23, 2015 U.S. governors Dick Celeste, Ohio (1983–1991)http://www.journal-news.com/ap/ap/ohio/ex-ohio-gov-celeste-backs-unendorsed-underdog-for-/nqNQw Ex-Ohio Gov. Celeste backs unendorsed underdog for US Senate JournalNews Welsh-Huggins Andrew February 11, 2016 February 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305082847/http://www.journal-news.com/ap/ap/ohio/ex-ohio-gov-celeste-backs-unendorsed-underdog-for-/nqNQw/ March 5, 2016 dead U.S. representatives (former) David S. Mann (1993–1995)http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2015/01/1-26-2015-endorsements-for-sittenfeld.html Democratic city council members endorse Sittenfeld The Columbus Dispatch Wehrman Jessica January 26, 2015 March 22, 2015 Thomas C. Sawyer (1987–2003) Ohio state representatives (current) Emilia Sykes (2015–2022) Ohio state representatives (former) Tracy Maxwell Heard (2007–2014), former House majority leader Mayors Dan Horrigan, mayor of Akron (2016–2024) Mark Mallory, former mayor of Cincinnati (2005–2013)https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/02/john_kasich_keeps_everything_i.html P.G. Sittenfeld lands more supporters The Cleveland Plain Dealer Gomez Henry February 19, 2015 March 23, 2015 City Council members Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati city councilman (2011–2022) Yvette Simpson, Cincinnati city councilwoman (2011–2018) Wendell Young, Cincinnati city councilman (2010–2022) County officials Russ Pry, former Summit County executive (2007–2016) Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Council president (2007–2016) Individuals Jonathan Banks, actorhttp://www.wcpo.com/news/political/elections-local/jonathan-banks-of-breaking-bad-endorses-pg-sittenfeld-for-senate Jonathan Banks of 'Breaking Bad' endorses PG Sittenfeld for Senate WCPO-TV Leggate James February 24, 2016 February 25, 2016 Mark Hamill, actor Jim Ruvolo, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Partyhttps://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2015/07/22/Jim-Ruvolo-concerned-over-David-Pepper-s-treatment-of-Senate-candidate-Sittenfeld.html Jim Ruvolo concerned over David Pepper's treatment of Senate candidate Sittenfeld The Toledo Blade Troy Tom July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 Organizations Friends of the Earthhttps://foeaction.org/news-release/sittenfeld-endorsement Friends of the Earth Action endorses PG Sittenfeld for Senate February 16, 2016 Friends of the Earth Action March 15, 2016 Newspapers Akron Beacon Journalhttp://www.ohio.com/editorial/editorials/for-the-u-s-senate-p-g-sittenfeld-in-the-democratic-primary-1.665168 For the U.S. Senate: P.G. Sittenfeld in the Democratic primary Akron Beacon Journal February 27, 2016 March 1, 2016 The Plain Dealerhttps://www.cleveland.com/top-5/2016/02/pg_sittenfeld_gains_endorsemen.html PG Sittenfeld gains endorsement; Kasich avoids Sebring backlash; Dave Yost won't vote for Trump: Top 5 at 5 The Plain Dealer Jablonski Ray February 29, 2016 March 1, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KelliPrather P.G.Sittenfeld TedStrickland UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 4–6, 2016 508 ± 4.4% 6% 16% 50% 28%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 12–14, 2016 1,138 ± ? 10% 10% 61% 18%Public Policy Polling June 4–7, 2015 360 ± 5.2% — 13% 65% 22% Results thumb|upright|280px|Results by county #7996e2 Strickland #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c 90–100% Democratic primary results Ted Strickland Democratic Party (United States) 742,676 65.04% P.G. Sittenfeld Democratic Party (United States) 254,232 22.26% Kelli Prather Democratic Party (United States) 144,945 12.69% 1,141,853 100.00% Green primary Candidates Declared Joe DeMare, factory worker and environmentalist Green Party candidate in Ohio pursuing 2016 Senate bid https://www.wfmj.com/story/29280847/green-party-candidate-in-ohio-pursuing-2016-senate-bid WFMJ June 9, 2015 Results Green primary results Joe DeMare Green Party (United States) 3,123 100.00% 3,123 100.00% General election Candidates Tom Connors (I) Joe DeMare (G), factory worker and environmentalist Rob Portman (R), incumbent senator Scott Rupert (I), truck driver and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2016/03/3-11-16-scott-for-senate.html Truck driver plans independent run for U.S. Senate The Columbus Dispatch Ludlow Randy March 10, 2016 March 20, 2016 James Stahl (write-in) Ted Strickland (D), former governor of Ohio and former U.S. representative Endorsements Rob Portman Presidents George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United Stateshttps://www.nationalmemo.com/gop-calls-big-gun-george-w-bush-campaign-trail GOP Calls In The Big Gun: George W. Bush is on the campaign trail The National Memo Tokars Mike June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Condoleezza Rice, 66th United States secretary of statehttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/condoleezza-rice-to-fundraise-for-rob-portman Condoleezza Rice to fundraise for Rob Portman October 13, 2016 Washington Examiner Governors John Kasich, Ohio and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/231571-portman-list-of-ohio-endorsements-grows-to-500/ Portman list of Ohio endorsements grows to 500 The Hill Easley Jonathan February 3, 2015 January 10, 2016http://toledoblade.typepad.com/bladeslices/2015/01/ohio-republican-us-sen-rob-portman-today-is-taking-no-chances-with-his-2016-re-election-portman-today-released-what-has.html Portman campaign releases daunting list of endorsements for re-nomination The Blade Troy Tom January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016 April 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160408223538/http://toledoblade.typepad.com/bladeslices/2015/01/ohio-republican-us-sen-rob-portman-today-is-taking-no-chances-with-his-2016-re-election-portman-today-released-what-has.html dead Mike Pence, Indiana and 2016 Republican vice presidential nomineehttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/10/mike_pence_still_touts_rob_por.html Mike Pence still touts Rob Portman: Ohio Politics Roundup Jeremy Pelzer clevel .com cleveland.com October 26, 2016 U.S. senators (current and former) John Cornyn, Texas and Senate majority whiphttps://www.dallasnews.com/news/2016-presidential-election/2016/10/04/ted-cruzjohn-cornyn-hosting-dallas-fundraiser-us-senate-candidates Ted Cruz, John Cornyn hosting Dallas fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidates Dallas News Jeffers Gromer October 4, 2016 October 7, 2016 Ted Cruz, Texas and 2016 presidential candidate George Voinovich, Ohio (former) U.S. representatives (current and former) Steve Austria, Ohio (former) John Boehner, Ohio (former speaker of the House) Steve Chabot, Ohio Bob Gibbs, Ohio Bill Gradison, Ohio (former) Dave Hobson, Ohio (former) Bill Johnson, Ohio Jim Jordan, Ohio David Joyce, Ohio Bob Latta, Ohio Deborah Pryce, Ohio (former) Ralph Regula, Ohio (former) Jim Renacci, Ohio Paul Ryan, Wisconsin and speaker of the House of Representativeshttps://www.daytondailynews.com/news/national-govt--politics/house-speaker-paul-ryan-campaigns-for-rob-portman-washington-twp/YIxYjsDKuXhY3qtZqU2bcK/ House Speaker Paul Ryan campaigns for Rob Portman in Washington Twp. Staff Writer Barrie Barber daytondailynews Jean Schmidt, Ohio (former) Steve Stivers, Ohio Pat Tiberi, Ohio Mike Turner, Ohio Brad Wenstrup, Ohio Statewide officials Mike DeWine, Ohio attorney general (former senator from Ohio) Jon A. Husted, Ohio secretary of state Josh Mandel, Ohio state treasurer Mary Taylor, lieutenant governor of Ohio Dave Yost, Ohio state auditor Diplomats John R. Bolton, former United States ambassador to the United Nationshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html Bolton Endorses 16 for Re-Election to Congress RealClearPolitics Arkin James January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016 Individuals Laura Bush, 43rd First Lady of the United Stateshttps://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/blogs/2016/10/26/laura-bush-fundraise-portman/92763136/ Laura Bush to fundraise for Portman Cincinnati.com Labor unions FOP - Fraternal Order of Policehttps://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/rob-portman-ted-strickland-ohio-unions-226326 Portman taunts Strickland over union backing Politico Min Kim Seung July 28, 2016 July 30, 2016 IBT - International Brotherhood of Teamsters IUOE - International Union of Operating Engineershttps://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/08/04/Operating-engineers-union-favors-Portman.html Operating engineers union favors Portman The Blade Troy Tom August 4, 2016 August 9, 2016 UMW - United Mine Workershttp://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/rob-portman-gets-surprise-union-endorsement/nrYzb Rob Portman gets surprise union endorsement Dayton Daily News Smyth Julie Carr June 2, 2016 June 10, 2016 June 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160611150446/http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/rob-portman-gets-surprise-union-endorsement/nrYzb/ dead Organizations National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/rob-portman-endorses-donald-trump Rob Portman endorses Donald Trump WSYX Garbarek Ben May 9, 2016 May 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160510103625/http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/rob-portman-endorses-donald-trump May 10, 2016 live National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fundhttps://www.nrapvf.org/grades/Ohio Vote Rob Portman for U.S. Senate: A Rated and Endorsed by NRA-PVF NRA-PVF October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029173915/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/Ohio/ October 29, 2016 usurped Ohio Right to Lifehttp://ohiovotesforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Primary-Endorsements-pdf.pdf Primary Endorsements Ohio Right to Life PAC January 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160128113449/http://ohiovotesforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Primary-Endorsements-pdf.pdf January 28, 2016 dead United States Chamber of Commercehttp://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/03/29/U-S-Sen-Rob-Portman-R-Ohio-claimed-the-endorsement-today-of-the-U-S-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-his-bid-for-re-election-against-former-Ohio-Gov-Ted-Strickland.html Portman claims endorsement in re-election bid The Blade Troy Tom March 29, 2016 March 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160331094449/http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/03/29/U-S-Sen-Rob-Portman-R-Ohio-claimed-the-endorsement-today-of-the-U-S-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-his-bid-for-re-election-against-former-Ohio-Gov-Ted-Strickland.html March 31, 2016 live Newspapers Akron Beacon Journalhttp://www.ohio.com/editorial/editorials/for-the-u-s-senate-rob-portman-1.719536 For the U.S. Senate: Rob Portman Akron Beacon Journal October 15, 2016 The Bladehttps://www.toledoblade.com/Editorials/2016/11/03/Rob-Portman-for-Senate.html Rob Portman for Senate The Blade November 3, 2016 Call & Posthttps://www.robportman.com/ohio_s_leading_african_american_newspaper_endorses_portman Ohio's Leading African American Newspaper Endorses Portman Rob Portman for Senate October 27, 2016 October 28, 2016 October 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028153422/https://www.robportman.com/ohio_s_leading_african_american_newspaper_endorses_portman dead Chillicothe Gazettehttps://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/10/23/newspaper-endorsement-rob-portman-senate-ted-strickland/92479322 Return Portman to Senate Chillicothe Gazette October 23, 2016 The Cincinnati Enquirerhttps://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/10/07/senator-portman-has-earned-6-more-years/91333096 Senator Portman has earned 6 more years The Cincinnati Enquirer October 7, 2016 The Columbus Dispatchhttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2016/10/08/1-editorial-for-congress-portman-beatty-stivers-and-tiberi.html Editorial: For Congress - Portman, Beatty, Stivers and Tiberi The Columbus Dispatch October 8, 2016 The Courierhttp://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2016/09/29/u-s-senate U.S. Senate The Courier September 29, 2016 October 4, 2016 October 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161003102636/http://thecourier.com/opinion/couriers-view/2016/09/29/u-s-senate/ dead Crain's Cleveland Businesshttp://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161009/NEWS/161009835/crains-editorial-for-portman Crain's editorial: For Portman Crain's Cleveland Business October 9, 2016 Herald-Starhttps://www.heraldstaronline.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/portman-earns-another-term Portman earns another term Herald-Star October 26, 2016 The Highland County Presshttp://highlandcountypress.com/Content/Opinions/Opinion/Article/Endorsements-and-musings-political/4/22/35381 Endorsements and musings political The Highland County Press October 16, 2016 October 22, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161022161218/http://highlandcountypress.com/Content/Opinions/Opinion/Article/Endorsements-and-musings-political/4/22/35381 dead The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Registerhttps://www.theintelligencer.net/opinion/editorials/2016/10/ohioans-need-portman-in-senate Ohioans Need Portman in Senate The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register October 22, 2016 The Lima Newshttp://limaohio.com/opinion/209887/portmans-smartengaged-in-issuesthat-matter-to-ohio Portman's smart, engaged in issuesthat matter to Ohio The Lima News October 21, 2016 October 28, 2016 October 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028153933/http://limaohio.com/opinion/209887/portmans-smartengaged-in-issuesthat-matter-to-ohio dead Marietta Timeshttps://www.mariettatimes.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/portmans-fight-against-drugs-must-continue Portman's fight against drugs must continue Marietta Times October 31, 2016 Martins Ferry Times Leaderhttps://www.timesleaderonline.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/vote-portman-nov-8 Vote Portman Nov. 8 Martins Ferry Times Leader October 17, 2016 Minority Communicator Newspaperhttps://www.robportman.com/minority_communicator_newspaper_endorses_rob_portman Minority Communicator Newspaper Endorses Rob Portman Rob Portman for Senate October 29, 2016 November 6, 2016 November 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161107013301/https://www.robportman.com/minority_communicator_newspaper_endorses_rob_portman dead The Parkersburg News and Sentinelhttps://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/rob-portman-ohio-senator-deserves-your-vote Rob Portman: Ohio senator deserves your vote The Parkersburg News and Sentinel October 25, 2016 The Plain Dealerhttps://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/rob_portman_for_us_senate_edit.html Rob Portman for U.S. Senate: endorsement editorial The Plain Dealer October 16, 2016 The Repositoryhttps://www.robportman.com/portman_receives_19th_newspaper_endorsement Portman Receives 19th Newspaper Endorsement Rob Portman for Senate October 31, 2016 November 6, 2016 November 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161107014126/https://www.robportman.com/portman_receives_19th_newspaper_endorsement dead Tiffin Advertiser-Tribunehttps://www.advertiser-tribune.com/opinions/editorials/2016/10/return-portman-to-senate Return Portman to Senate Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune October 22, 2016 The Times-Gazettehttp://timesgazette.com/opinion/11004/our-view-endorsements Our View: Endorsements The Times-Gazette October 21, 2016 The Vindicatorhttp://www.vindy.com/news/2016/oct/16/incumbent-portman-has-edge-in-us-senate- Incumbent Portman has edge in US Senate race The Vindicator October 16, 2016 October 22, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161022215600/http://www.vindy.com/news/2016/oct/16/incumbent-portman-has-edge-in-us-senate-/ dead Ted Strickland Presidents Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United Stateshttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/bill_clinton_endorses_ted_stri.html Bill Clinton endorses Ted Strickland for U.S. Senate The Plain Dealer Koff Stephen March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Barack Obama, 44th president of the United Stateshttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/03/ted_strickland_endorsed_by_pre.html Ted Strickland endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden The Plain Dealer Pelzer Jeremy March 2, 2016 March 4, 2016 Vice presidents Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States U.S.cCabinet members and cabinet-level officials Hillary Clinton, 67th United States secretary of state, 2008 presidential candidate and 2016 presidential nomineehttps://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/hillary-clinton-ted-strickland-ohio-121802#ixzz3k24QpiCq Clinton: Strickland 'will be an important voice in the Senate' Politico Debenedetti Gabriel August 27, 2015 September 5, 2015 U.S. senators Sherrod Brown, Ohiohttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/03/09/strickland-ohio-senate-brown-endorsement/24619873 Ohio's top Democrat backs Ted Strickland for Senate USA Today Shesgreen Deirdre March 9, 2015 March 12, 2015 Al Franken, Minnesotahttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/10/john_kasich_launches_a_big_new.html John Kasich launches a big New Hampshire bus tour as his super PAC allies preview their new strategy: Ohio Politics Roundup The Plain Dealer Gomez Henry J. October 9, 2015 October 10, 2015 Chris Murphy, Connecticuthttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/10/03/sen--chris-murphy-campaigning-for-ted-strickland-goes-after-rob-portman-on-gun-issues.html Sen. Chris Murphy, campaigning for Ted Strickland, goes after Rob Portman on gun issues Ludlow Randy The Columbus Dispatch October 4, 2016 October 29, 2016 Bernie Sanders, Vermont and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/293719-sanders-endorses-dem-candidates-in-critical-senate-races/ Sanders endorses Dem candidates in critical senate races Hagen Lisa The Hill August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 Elizabeth Warren, Massachusettshttps://www.nationaljournal.com/s/125960/elizabeth-warrens-early-impact-senate-majority-fight Elizabeth Warren's Early Impact on the Senate Majority Fight National Journal Drusch Andrea December 13, 2015 December 19, 2015 U.S. representatives Joyce Beatty, Ohiohttps://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/25/strickland-ohio-governor-senator-campaign-portman-sittenfeld/23986911 Strickland is running for Senate – & so is PG Sittenfeld The Cincinnati Enquirer Shesgreen Deirdre February 25, 2015 March 1, 2015https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/ted_strickland_vs_pg_sittenfel.html Ted Strickland vs. P.G. Sittenfeld: Potential primary getting testy The Plain Dealer Koff Stephen March 6, 2015 March 6, 2015 Marcia Fudge, Ohio Gabby Giffords, Arizona (former)Butts Rebecca https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/03/08/luke-skywalker-endorses-sittenfeld-senate/81471488 'Luke Skywalker,' Giffords pick sides in Senate race March 8, 2016 The Cincinnati Enquirer March 8, 2016 Tim Ryan, Ohio Ohio state senators Edna Brownhttps://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/02/17/Local-Democrats-split-Sittenfeld-endorsement.html Local Democrats split Sittenfeld endorsement The Blade Troy Tom February 17, 2016 February 21, 2016 Joe Schiavoni (senate minority leader)https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/01/ted_strickland_pg_sittenfeld_unveil.html Ted Strickland, PG Sittenfeld unveil Northeast Ohio endorsements The Plain Dealer Pelzer Jeremy January 19, 2016 January 23, 2016 Ohio state representatives (current) Kathleen Clyde David J. Leland (former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party)https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/287223/ted-stricklands-ohio-woes?mref=scroll Ted Strickland's Ohio Woes National Journal Drusch Andrea January 13, 2016 January 17, 2016 Martin Sweeney Ohio state representatives (former) John Patrick Carney (nominee for Ohio state auditor in 2014)https://twitter.com/HenryJGomez/status/576369020942835712 Inbox: John Patrick Carney, last year's Democratic candidate for state auditor, has endorsed @Ted_Strickland in #OHSEN Twitter Gomez Henry J. March 13, 2015 March 13, 2015 Connie Pillich (nominee for Ohio state treasurer in 2014) Mayors Michael B. Coleman, former mayor of Columbus Andrew Ginther, mayor of Columbushttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/03/09/sherrod-brown-backs-ted-strickland-in-senate-race.html Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland gains support for U.S. Senate run The Columbus Dispatch Wehrman Jessica March 9, 2015 March 12, 2015 Paula Hicks-Hudson, mayor of Toledo Nan Whaley, mayor of Dayton City council members P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati city councilmanhttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/05/pg_sittenfeld_praises_ex-rival.html PG Sittenfeld endorses ex-rival Ted Strickland in video, acknowledges he "whupped mah butt" The Plain Dealer Pelzer Jeremy May 2, 2016 May 10, 2016 Individuals Mary Jo Hudson, Columbus School Board member and LGBT activist http://outlookcolumbus.com/2015/06/strickland-promises-his-support-beyond-marriage-equality Strickland Promises His Support 'Beyond Marriage Equality' Outlook Magazine Vitale Bob June 4, 2015 June 5, 2015 June 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150605031122/http://outlookcolumbus.com/2015/06/strickland-promises-his-support-beyond-marriage-equality/ dead James Obergefell, plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges United States Supreme Court casehttp://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2015/12/14/1214-obergefell-backs-strickland-over-portman.html Ohio gay-marriage plaintiff Jim Obergefell backs Strickland over Portman The Columbus Dispatch Smyth Julie Carr December 14, 2015 December 19, 2015 Labor unions AFL–CIOhttp://morrowcountysentinel.com/news/4344/political-briefs-oct-6 Political briefs – Oct. 6 Morrow County Sentinel October 6, 2015 October 10, 2015http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/08/05/Labor_unions_rally_behind_Strickland.html AFL-CIO comes to Strickland's aid amid defections to Portman The Columbus Dispatch Ludlow Randy August 5, 2016 August 9, 2016 OAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters OEA – Ohio Education Association TWU – Transport Workers Union of Americahttp://www.journal-news.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/campaign-notes-strickland-continues-to-focus-on-po/nqFr9 Campaign notes: Strickland continues to focus on Portman JournalNews Pitman Michael D. January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016 January 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131142328/http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/campaign-notes-strickland-continues-to-focus-on-po/nqFr9/ dead UAW – United Automobile Workershttps://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2015/09/02/UAW-2B-endorses-Strickland-for-Senate.html UAW 2B endorses Strickland for Senate The Blade Chavez Jon September 2, 2015 September 2, 2015 USW - United Steelworkers Organizations Daily Koshttps://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2016/endorsements/Strickland Daily Kos: Ted Strickland - 2016 Endorsement October 24, 2016 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committeehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/03/10/dscc-endorses-strickland-as-sittenfeld-remains-in-ohio-race DSCC endorses Strickland as Sittenfeld remains in Ohio The Washington Post Sullivan Sean March 10, 2015 March 12, 2015 League of Conservation Votershttps://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/03/25/Environmental-advocacy-group-endorses-Strickland-in-Senate-race.html Environmental advocacy group endorses Strickland The Blade Troy Tom March 25, 2016 March 25, 2016 Ohio Democratic County Chairs Associationhttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/01/pg_sittenfeld_seeks_constitutional_change_allowing_stricter_local_gun_rules_notes_from_ohios_us_senate_campaign.html PG Sittenfeld seeks constitutional change allowing stricter local gun rules: Notes from Ohio's U.S. Senate campaign The Plain Dealer Pelzer Jeremy January 28, 2016 January 29, 2016 Ohio Democratic Partyhttps://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/04/ted_strickland_wins_ohio_democ.html Ted Strickland wins Ohio Democratic Party endorsement The Plain Dealer NEOMG Staff April 11, 2015 May 22, 2015 People for the American Wayhttps://www.pfaw.org/press-releases/2016/04/pfaw-endorses-ted-strickland-senate PFAW Endorses Ted Strickland for Senate People for the American Way April 6, 2016 April 7, 2016 Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.politico.com/tipsheets/politico-pulse/2016/05/obamas-in-flint-today-iowa-sues-the-feds-over-co-op-how-the-house-budget-sidecar-would-change-health-care-214112 Zika forecast: 500 million people in the Americas are at risk Politico May 4, 2016 May 10, 2016 Newspapers The Athens Newshttp://www.athensnews.com/opinion/endorsements/ted-strickland-deserves-your-vote-for-u-s-senator/article_ac220404-8b06-11e6-9913-8b8b1dc53d95.html Ted Strickland deserves your vote for U.S. senator The Athens News October 5, 2016 October 29, 2016 Debates Dates Location Portman Strickland LinkOctober 14, 2016Youngstown, OhioParticipantParticipantFull debate - C-SPANOctober 17, 2016Columbus, OhioParticipantParticipantFull debate - C-SPANOctober 20, 2016Cleveland, OhioParticipantParticipantFull debate - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Lean R November 2, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate Sabato's Crystal Ball September 19, 2016 Safe R November 7, 2016 Rothenberg Political Report2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016 Likely R November 3, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Safe R November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Safe R November 7, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RobPortman (R) TedStrickland (D) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 2,860 ± 4.6% 57% 39% — 4%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 31–Nov 6, 2016 2,530 ± 4.6% 57% 39% — 4%Emerson CollegeEmerson College November 4–5, 2016 900 ± 3.2% 49% 28% 11% 12%The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch Oct 27–Nov 5, 2016 1,151 ± 2.9% 58% 37% — 5%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov November 2–4, 2016 1,189 ± 4.1% 52% 39% 3% 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 28–Nov 3, 2016 2,004 ± 4.6% 58% 39% — 3%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 27–Nov 2, 2016 1,728 ± 4.6% 57% 40% — 3%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075102/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps11032016_S426wuh.pdf/ November 4, 2016 Oct 27–Nov 1, 2016 589 ± 4.0% 56% 38% — 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 26–Nov 1, 2016 1,586 ± 4.6% 57% 39% — 4%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 1,823 ± 4.6% 55% 40% — 5%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 26–27, 2016 800 ± 3.4% 49% 35% 4% 12%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20161021002221/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_20_2016_marginals.pdf October 21, 2016 October 17–19, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 46% 31% 6% 14%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161019143753/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10182016_St48bum.pdf October 19, 2016 October 10–16, 2016 624 ± 3.9% 54% 41% 1% 4%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20170914002554/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ September 14, 2017 October 8–16, 2016 1,307 ± 0.5% 56% 39% — 5%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 10–15, 2016 774 LV ± 3.5% 56% 40% — 2% 890 RV 55% 40% — 2%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 10–12, 2016 724 LV ± 3.6% 55% 37% 3% 5% 1,007 RV ± 3.1% 54% 36% 3% 6%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 10–12, 2016 600 ± 3.9% 47% 30% 6% 16%Baldwin Wallace UniversityBaldwin Wallace University October 9–11, 2016 1,152 ± 3.0% 48% 36% — 16%The Times-Picayune/LucidThe Times-Picayune/Lucid https://web.archive.org/web/20161019035625/http://luc.id/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ohio-Results.pdf October 19, 2016 October 7–10, 2016 1,304 ± 3.0% 51% 37% — 12%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov October 5–7, 2016 997 ± 3.9% 49% 38% 2% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 5–6, 2016 782 ± 3.5% 51% 36% — 12%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 1–4, 2016 405 ± 4.9% 54% 39% 2% 5%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161006052329/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10052016_Sth68bh.pdf October 6, 2016 Sept 27–Oct 2, 2016 497 ± 4.4% 55% 38% — 7%Anzalone Liszt Grove ResearchAnzalone Liszt Grove Research Sept 27–Oct 2, 2016 800 ± 4.0% 51% 39% 5% 5%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing September 22–23, 2016 850 ± 3.4% 44% 36% — 20%TargetSmart/William & MaryTargetSmart/William & Mary September 15–22, 2016 652 LV ± 3.4% 47% 32% 4% 17% 821 RV 44% 34% 4% 18%FOX NewsFOX News September 18–20, 2016 737 LV ± 3.5% 51% 37% 1% 10% 806 RV 50% 37% 1% 10%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160923204022/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1044/Democracy%20Corps%20Battleground%20091916%20FQ.pdf September 23, 2016 September 10–19, 2016 400 ± 4.0% 51% 34% 4% 11%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20161020045513/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/9_15_2016_marginals.pdf October 20, 2016 September 12–14, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 39% 31% 5% 23%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC September 7–12, 2016 769 LV ± 3.0% 58% 37% — 5% 895 RV 56% 38% — 5%Bloomberg/SelzerBloomberg/Selzer September 9–12, 2016 802 ± 3.5% 53% 36% 3% 7%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160915054411/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps09092016_prbt47q.pdf September 15, 2016 Aug 29–Sept 7, 2016 775 ± 3.5% 51% 40% 1% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 26–27, 2016 1,134 ± 3.0% 48% 39% — 13%Emerson CollegeEmerson College August 25–27, 2016 800 ± 3.4% 40% 25% 10% 25%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University August 18–21, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 48% 40% 4% 8%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov August 17–19, 2016 997 ± 3.9% 46% 39% 4% 11%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160818022317/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps08112016_Sfo47qx.pdf August 18, 2016 July 30–August 7, 2016 812 ± 3.4% 49% 40% 1% 10%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist August 3–7, 2016 889 ± 3.3% 48% 43% 1% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 22–24, 2016 1,334 ± 2.7% 43% 38% — 19%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20160803103402/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/7_21_2016_marginals.pdf August 3, 2016 July 18–20, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 37% 33% 6% 23%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov July 13–15, 2016 1,104 ± 3.5% 41% 40% 4% 14%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160815131639/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps07142016_Sdsn64cg.pdf August 15, 2016 June 30–July 11, 2016 955 ± 3.2% 47% 40% 1% 9%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist July 5–10, 2016 848 ± 3.4% 44% 44% 2% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20160803232208/http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/page/-/OhioResults616.pdf August 3, 2016 June 22–23, 2016 708 ± 3.7% 40% 39% — 21%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps June 11–20, 2016 300 ± 5.7% 40% 43% — 17%Quinnipiac Universityhttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/ps06222016_Smbh28wf.pdf Quinnipiac University June 22, 2016 August 5, 2016 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20160805025608/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/ps06222016_Smbh28wf.pdf dead June 8–19, 2016 971 ± 3.1% 42% 42% 1% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 8–9, 2016 781 ± 3.4% 46% 42% — 12%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160603000121/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps05112016_S28whtr.pdf June 3, 2016 April 27–May 8, 2016 1,042 ± 3.0% 42% 43% 1% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 26–27, 2016 799 ± 3.2% 38% 38% 1% 23%Hart Research AssociatesHart Research Associates April 5–7, 2016 500 ± 3.2% 47% 45% — 8%Public Policy Polling March 4–6, 2016 1,248 ± 2.8% 40% 41% — 19%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111204/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/oh/oh02242016_Oiu84jk.pdf March 4, 2016 February 16–20, 2016 1,539 ± 2.5% 42% 44% — 14%Baldwin Wallace UniversityBaldwin Wallace University February 11–20, 2016 825 ± 3.4% 44% 40% — 16%Democracy CorpsDemocracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160228085224/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1014/Dcorps_WV_BG_11.9.15_final.pdf February 28, 2016 October 24–28, 2015 400 ± 4.9% 47% 47% — 6%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20151012200019/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10082015_Snw94cr.pdf October 12, 2015 Sept 25–Oct 5, 2015 1,180 ± 2.9% 43% 46% 1% 8%Harstad Strategic ResearchHarstad Strategic Research https://web.archive.org/web/20151009020848/http://atr.rollcall.com/dem-poll-ted-strickland-leads-rob-portman-ohio-senate-race/ October 9, 2015 September 10–16, 2015 813 ± 3.4% 43% 46% — 11%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150906194433/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/ps08252015_Srb42m.pdf September 6, 2015 August 7–18, 2015 1,096 ± 3.0% 41% 44% 1% 10%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150622155320/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/ps/soh06222015_trendscrosstabs_Sp52rg.pdf June 22, 2015 June 4–15, 2015 1,191 ± 2.8% 40% 46% 1% 13%Public Policy Polling June 4–7, 2015 859 ± 3.3% 43% 41% — 15%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20150406193741/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/2016-presidential-swing-state-polls/release-detail?ReleaseID=2183 April 6, 2015 March 17–28, 2015 1,077 ± 3.0% 39% 48% — 13%Public Policy Polling (D-Ohio Democratic Party)Public Policy Polling (D-Ohio Democratic Party) March 2–3, 2015 946 ± 3.2% 45% 45% — 10% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RobPortman (R) P.G.Sittenfeld (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 4–6, 2016 1,248 ± 2.8% 42% 30% — 27%Quinnipiac University February 16–20, 2016 1,539 ± 2.5% 48% 29% 1% 22%Baldwin Wallace University February 11–20, 2016 825 ± 3.4% 51% 26% — 23%Quinnipiac University September 25 – October 5, 2015 1,180 ± 2.9% 49% 27% 1% 18%Quinnipiac University August 7–18, 2015 1,096 ± 3.0% 46% 25% 1% 22%Quinnipiac University June 4–15, 2015 1,191 ± 2.8% 49% 24% 1% 25%Public Policy Polling June 4–7, 2015 859 ± 3.3% 46% 28% — 26%Quinnipiac University March 17–28, 2015 1,077 ± 3.0% 47% 24% 1% 28%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling↑ March 2–3, 2015 946 ± 3.2% 50% 31% — 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenBlackwell (R) TedStrickland (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 4–7, 2015 859 ± 3.3% 36% 46% — 18% Results United States Senate election in Ohio, 2016http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2016Results.aspx Ohio State Official Election Results December 20, 2016 July 13, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170713135350/https://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/Research/electResultsMain/2016Results.aspx dead Rob Portman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 3,118,567 58.03% +1.18% Ted Strickland Democratic Party (United States) 1,996,908 37.16% -2.24% Tom Connors Independent (United States) 93,041 1.73% N/A Joseph R. DeMare Green Party (United States) 88,246 1.64% N/A Scott Rupert Independent (United States) 77,291 1.44% N/A James Stahl (write-in) Independent (United States) 111 0.00% N/A 5,374,164 100.0% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Franklin (largest city: Columbus) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Mahoning (largest city: Youngstown) Trumbull (largest city: Warren) Monroe (largest city: Woodsfield) By congressional district Portman won 13 of 16 congressional districts, including one held by a Democrat.Dra 2020 https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::00eb40c5-ef15-4634-af87-72fd2b9d062d District Portman Strickland RepresentativeOhio 1 1st 60% 36%Steve ChabotOhio 2 2nd 65% 31%Brad WenstrupOhio 3 3rd 36% 59%Joyce BeattyOhio 4 4th 69% 26%Jim JordanOhio 5 5th 66% 30%Bob LattaOhio 6 6th 66% 29%Bill JohnsonOhio 7 7th 65% 29%Bob GibbsOhio 8 8th 72% 24%Warren DavidsonOhio 9 9th 43% 51%Marcy KapturOhio 10 10th 60% 36%Mike TurnerOhio 11 11th 23% 72%Marcia FudgeOhio 12 12th 62% 33%Pat TiberiOhio 13 13th 48% 46%Tim RyanOhio 14 14th 61% 34%David JoyceOhio 15 15th 62% 34%Steve StiversOhio 16 16th 63% 32%Jim Renacci Analysis Despite this election being seen early on as a tight race, Portman began to gain the upper hand, as Strickland's campaign was said to be the worst he had ever run.Drusch Andrea Journal National 2016-01-14 Ted Strickland's Ohio Woes https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/01/ted-stricklands-ohio-woes/458985/ 2024-06-12 The Atlantic enEverett Burgess 17 May 2016 Portman and Strickland fail the Trump test https://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/portman-strickland-ohio-senate-223231 12 June 2024 Politico Portman received the endorsements of many labor unions, including the Ohio Teamsters and the United Mine Workers Union, both of which usually endorsed Democrats. The shift of Strickland's Democratic base in Appalachian Ohio to the Republican Party and his lackluster fundraising allowed Portman to erode Strickland's early polling leads with heavy advertising.Roarty Alex The One Senate Race Democrats Let Get Away Roll Call November 8, 2016 https://rollcall.com/2016/11/08/the-one-senate-race-democrats-let-get-away/ June 2, 2026Everett Burgess More signs of trouble for Strickland in key Ohio Senate race POLITICO September 9, 2016 https://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/ted-strickland-trouble-ohio-senate-race-227959 June 2, 2026Pelzer Jeremy Four reasons Rob Portman beat Ted Strickland in Ohio's U.S. Senate race cleveland November 9, 2016 https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2016/11/four_reasons_rob_portman_thump.html June 2, 2026 By September 2016, Strickland's campaign was reported to be increasingly faltering, and with poor poll results against Portman, at least two major political action committees withdrew millions of dollars in funding for advertising, choosing instead to focus on other major Senate races in which advertising was considered more likely to make a difference.http://www.whio.com/news/national-govt--politics/democrats-look-beyond-ohio-for-senate-hopes/RaS1RrFGcsCxqJam3CmfEL/ Democrats look beyond Ohio for Senate hopes WHIO-TV Jessica Wehrman September 7, 2016 September 8, 2016 In the end, Portman won in a landslide. The only region where Strickland outperformed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was Appalachia, but his performance there was still disappointing for an area he used to represent in Congress. References External links Official campaign websites (archived) Rob Portman (R) for Senate Ted Strickland (D) for Senate Joe DeMare (G) for Senate Scott Rupert (I) for Senate Tom Connors (I) for Senate 2016 Ohio United States Senate