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.
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Year(s) | Cong ress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 3, 1967 | ||||
) Buz Lukens | Republican | January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | 90th 91st | |
) Walter E. Powell | Republican | January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1973 | 92nd | Redistricted to the 8th district. |
| District inactive since January 3, 1973 | ||||
Election results
The following chart shows historic election results. Bold name indicates victor. Italic name indicates incumbent.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | James H. Pelley: 43,418 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 61,194 | |
| 1968 | Lloyd D. Miller: 44,400 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 105,350 | |
| 1970 | James D. Ruppert: 55,455 | Walter E. Powell*: 63,344 | Joseph F. Payton (AI): 4,179 |
References
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present