Michael O'Brien (Ohio)
Michael O'Brien (Democratic Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 64. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. He left office on December 31, 2022.
O'Brien (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 64. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
O'Brien was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Conservation Committee
- House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Transportation and Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
O'Brien was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Transportation and Public Safety Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • State and Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, O'Brien served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Michael O'Brien did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Michael O'Brien defeated Martha Yoder in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael O'Brien (D) | 50.4 | 23,553 | |
| Martha Yoder (R) | 49.6 | 23,209 | ||
| Total votes: 46,762 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Michael O'Brien advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael O'Brien | 100.0 | 8,611 | |
| Total votes: 8,611 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Martha Yoder advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martha Yoder | 100.0 | 4,924 | |
| Total votes: 4,924 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Michael O'Brien defeated Martha Yoder in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael O'Brien (D) | 54.8 | 19,197 | |
| Martha Yoder (R) | 45.2 | 15,836 | ||
| Total votes: 35,033 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Michael O'Brien advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael O'Brien | 100.0 | 8,053 | |
| Total votes: 8,053 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64
Martha Yoder defeated Randy Law in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 64 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Martha Yoder | 58.2 | 3,410 | |
| Randy Law | 41.8 | 2,453 | ||
| Total votes: 5,863 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Michael O'Brien defeated Martha Yoder in the Ohio House of Representatives District 64 general election.[1]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 64 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael O'Brien Incumbent |
55.43% | 24,579 | |
| Republican | Martha Yoder | 44.57% | 19,767 | |
| Total Votes | 44,346 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Michael O'Brien ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 64 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 64, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael O'Brien Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 11,921 | |
| Total Votes | 11,921 | |||
Martha Yoder defeated Richard Hlaudy in the Ohio House of Representatives District 64 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 64, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Martha Yoder |
64.08% | 7,164 | |
| Republican | Richard Hlaudy | 35.92% | 4,015 | |
| Total Votes | 11,179 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Michael O’Brien defeated Eugene Mach, II and Ken MacPherson in the Democratic primary, while Randy Law was unopposed in the Republican primary. Elaine R. Mastromatteo ran as a Green Party candidate. Eric A. Dunn (I) was removed from the ballot prior to the general election. O’Brien defeated Law and Mastromatteo in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael O’Brien |
49.2% | 13,565 | |
| Republican | Randy Law | 44.8% | 12,347 | |
| Green | Elaine R. Mastromatteo | 6% | 1,667 | |
| Total Votes | 27,579 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michael O’Brien |
59.6% | 5,363 |
| Ken MacPherson | 35.3% | 3,173 |
| Eugene Mach, II | 5.2% | 465 |
| Total Votes | 9,001 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
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| Preceded by Tom Letson (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 64 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Nick Santucci (R) |
