Election 2010

U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District

November 2, 2010 · general election · District 16 · 3 candidates with a page

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About this district

Where this race isNo boundary is on file for the district plan this race was run under.None found in the records checked
Where this race isNo boundary is on file for the district plan this race was run under.Source: ohiosos.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where this race is
Status
None found in the records checked

Last time, 2008: John Boccieri (Democratic) 55.4% · 169,044 votes; Kirk Schuring (Republican) 44.6% · 136,293 votes.

That result was under the district's previous boundaries.

Sources: Federal Elections 2008 (Excel edition, sheet '2008 House and Senate Results', Ohio rows); compiled from state elections offices · Federal Elections 2008 · Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 4, 2008 (Ohio, U.S. Representative)

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Libertarian · No public office in the record

4 of 11 sections researched · 3 sources

John Boccieri

John Boccieri

Democratic · Former Ohio House of Representatives, District 59, 2015–2018

  • Represented Ohio House District 59 until 2018
  • He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Saint Bonaventure University in 1992
  • a master's degree in business/public administration from Webster University in 1996

7 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources

Jim Renacci

Jim Renacci

Republican · Former U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, 2011–2019

  • Business owner; founded the LTC Companies financial-consulting group and held partial ownership of Harley-Davidson and Chevrolet dealerships and other businesses.
  • Member of the Wadsworth, Ohio board of zoning appeals, 1994-1995, and Wadsworth city council president, 1999-2003.
  • B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1980; certified public accountant.

11 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Coverage, by section4 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 0 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: Not yet researchedWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: Not yet researchedFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 1 entryEndorsements given: Not yet researchedSources: 3 entries4 of 11 sections researched · 3 sources
Coverage, by section4 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jeffrey J. Blevins, 4 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsnot researched
claimsnot researched
recordnot researched
moneynot researched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsnot researched
sourcesresearched

John Boccieri

Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 12 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 2 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: None found in the records checkedMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 3 entriesEndorsements given: 4 entriesSources: 7 entries7 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources
Coverage, by section7 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for John Boccieri, 7 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordnone found
moneyresearched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

Jim Renacci

Coverage, by section11 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: 2 entriesWhat they have said, checked: 1 entryRecord in office: 3 entriesMoney: 3 entriesFinancial interests: 2 entriesPolling and approval: 1 entryElections: 5 entriesEndorsements given: 1 entrySources: 13 entries11 of 11 sections researched · 29 sources
Coverage, by section11 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jim Renacci, 11 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Coverage, by section
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsresearched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingresearched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Blevins not yet researched, Boccieri not yet researched, Renacci not yet researched.RaisedBlevins (L)Jeffrey J. Blevins: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedBoccieri (D)John Boccieri: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentBlevins (L)Jeffrey J. Blevins: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedBoccieri (D)John Boccieri: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handBlevins (L)Jeffrey J. Blevins: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researchedBoccieri (D)John Boccieri: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researchedRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Blevins not yet researched, Boccieri not yet researched, Renacci not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedBlevins (L)Not yet researched
RaisedBoccieri (D)Not yet researched
RaisedRenacci (R)Not yet researched
SpentBlevins (L)Not yet researched
SpentBoccieri (D)Not yet researched
SpentRenacci (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handBlevins (L)Not yet researched
Cash on handBoccieri (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handRenacci (R)Not yet researched

A note on our coverage

Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.

Endorsements received: John Boccieri has 4 entries, Jim Renacci has 1 entry and Jeffrey J. Blevins has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Where they stand: Jim Renacci has 2 entries, John Boccieri has 2 entries and Jeffrey J. Blevins has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Jim Renacci's record in office has 3 entries, Jeffrey J. Blevins's has 0 and John Boccieri's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Sources: Jim Renacci has 13 entries, John Boccieri has 7 entries and Jeffrey J. Blevins has 3 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Jump to a candidate

Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Immigration

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

None found in the records checked

Jim Renacci

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Called for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, strengthening ICE, and eliminating sanctuary cities, while saying he supported a legislative fix for DACA recipients.

2018 · 2018 campaign, per the research archive

Source: statenews.org

Taxes

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

None found in the records checked

Jim Renacci

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Touted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as already benefiting the middle class and small businesses, saying his campaign estimated it affected roughly 80% of Americans.

2018 · 2018 campaign, per the research archive

Source: statenews.org

Veterans

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

As a State Legislator, Boccieri is most proud of the Military Injury Relief Fund which helps Ohio veterans injured in Iraq and Afghanistan with medical costs.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Fighting for Ohio Families

Jim Renacci

None found in the records checked

Why they are running

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

John Boccieri is a commercial airline pilot and an Air Force Colonel currently based in the Pentagon as a Senior Military Advisor for the Reserves. He deployed eleven times in operations around the globe to support our troops, including Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: Fighting for Ohio Families

Jim Renacci

None found in the records checked

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

Not yet researched

Jim Renacci

None found in the records checked

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis3 record entries from 2017 to 2018; 2 of them votes; 6 offices held on the record.20102020Blevins (L)Boccieri (D)Ohio House of Representatives, 2001 to 2006Ohio Senate, District 33, 2007-01-01 to 2008-12-31U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio's 16th District, 2009 to 2011Ohio House of Representatives, District 59, 2015-09-29 to 2018-12-31Renacci (R)Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio, 2004 to 2008U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, 2011-01 to 2019-012017-12-19 (vote): As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Roll Call 692), which created the S2018 (vote): As a sitting Representative, voted multiple times to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, including the American Health Care Act.2018-08-09 (ruling): The House Office of Congressional Ethics referred allegations to the House Committee on Ethics that Renacci misused official congressional r
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis3 record entries from 2017 to 2018; 2 of them votes; 6 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Blevins (L) and Boccieri (D) and Renacci (R), 3 dated entries · as of 2018-08-09 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Boccieri (D)2001officeOhio House of Representatives
Boccieri (D)2007-01-01officeOhio Senate, District 33
Boccieri (D)2009officeU.S. House of Representatives, Ohio's 16th District
Boccieri (D)2015-09-29officeOhio House of Representatives, District 59
Renacci (R)2004officeMayor of Wadsworth, Ohio
Renacci (R)2011-01officeU.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District
Renacci (R)2017-12-19vote2017-12-19 (vote): As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Roll Call 692), which created the S
Renacci (R)2018vote2018 (vote): As a sitting Representative, voted multiple times to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, including the American Health Care Act.
Renacci (R)2018-08-09ruling2018-08-09 (ruling): The House Office of Congressional Ethics referred allegations to the House Committee on Ethics that Renacci misused official congressional r

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

None found in the records checked

Jim Renacci

  1. August 9, 2018 · ruling

    The House Office of Congressional Ethics referred allegations to the House Committee on Ethics that Renacci misused official congressional resources for campaign purposes, including campaign social-media posts filmed in official House buildings and official staff doing campaign work during official time, per the OCE referral; the OCE found 'substantial reason to believe' misuse occurred. The House Ethics Committee extended its investigation in November 2018 and made no public finding in its public statements reviewed.

    Sources: conduct.house.gov · ethics.house.gov

  2. 2018 · vote

    As a sitting Representative, voted multiple times to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, including the American Health Care Act.

    Sherrod Brown's campaign, per the Statehouse News Bureau: Would have stripped protections for Ohioans with pre-existing conditions · the source

    Source: statenews.org

  3. December 19, 2017 · vote

    As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Roll Call 692), which created the Section 199A 20% pass-through deduction; his own 2017 financial disclosure, filed May 15, 2018, lists him as an officer, general partner, member or president of numerous real-estate and nursing-home-related pass-through entities.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · pfds.opensecrets.org

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Jeffrey J. Blevins

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jeffrey J. Blevins in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jeffrey J. Blevins in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

Not yet researched

Top donors, as filed

Not yet researched

Outside spending

Not yet researched

In-state share

Not yet researched

John Boccieri

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for John Boccieri in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for John Boccieri in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

None found in the records checked

Top donors, as filed

None found in the records checked

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports

Jim Renacci

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jim Renacci in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Jim Renacci in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

None found in the records checked

Top donors, as filed

None found in the records checked

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

The result

Past election results, share of the vote5 prior races on file across 3 candidates; none on file for Blevins.BlevinsJeffrey J. Blevins: no prior race on fileno prior race on fileBoccieri2008 U.S. House 16John Boccieri, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District: won, 55.4%55.4%Renacci2012 U.S. House 16Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District: won, 52.0%52.0%2014 U.S. House 16Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District: won, 63.7%63.7%2016 U.S. House 16Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District: won, 65.3%65.3%2018 U.S. SenateJim Renacci, United States Senate (Ohio): lost, 46.6%46.6%
Past election results, share of the vote5 prior races on file across 3 candidates; none on file for Blevins.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2008-2018 · as of 2018 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Blevinsno prior race on file
Boccieri2008 U.S. House 1655.4
Renacci2012 U.S. House 1652
Renacci2014 U.S. House 1663.7
Renacci2016 U.S. House 1665.3
Renacci2018 U.S. Senate46.6

Jim Renacci · certified 2010-12

CandidateVotesShare
Jim Renacci114,65252.1%
John Boccieri90,83341.3%
Jeffrey J. Blevins14,5856.6%

Sources: Federal Elections 2010 (Excel edition, sheet '2010 US House & Senate Results', Ohio rows); compiled from state elections offices · Federal Elections 2010 · Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010 (Ohio, U.S. Representative)

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Quick answers

When was the 2010 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District election?

The election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District was held on November 2, 2010.

Who ran for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District in 2010?

On the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, in surname order: Jeffrey J. Blevins (Libertarian), John Boccieri (Democratic), Jim Renacci (Republican).

Who won the 2010 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District election?

Jim Renacci won the election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District. Results as certified: Jeffrey J. Blevins 6.6%, John Boccieri 41.3%, Jim Renacci 52.1%.

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