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Election 2012

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

November 6, 2012 · general election · District 16 · 2 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
Status
None found in the records checked

Last time, 2010: Jim Renacci (Republican) 52.1% · 114,652 votes; John Boccieri (Democratic) 41.3% · 90,833 votes; Jeffrey J. Blevins (Libertarian) 6.6% · 14,585 votes.

That result was under the district's previous boundaries.

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)

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.

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

Betty Sutton

Betty Sutton

Democratic · Judge, Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals, since 2021

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, Kent State University
  • Law degree, University of Akron

5 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources

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
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsresearched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingresearched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

Betty Sutton

Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 11 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: Not yet researchedWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 4 entriesMoney: Not yet researchedFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 4 entriesEndorsements given: Not yet researchedSources: 7 entries5 of 11 sections researched · 22 sources
Coverage, by section5 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Betty Sutton, 5 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsnot researched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneynot researched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsnot researched
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
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Renacci not yet researched, Sutton not yet researched.RaisedRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSutton (D)Betty Sutton: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedSutton (D)Betty Sutton: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handRenacci (R)Jim Renacci: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researchedSutton (D)Betty Sutton: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Renacci not yet researched, Sutton not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-10-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedRenacci (R)Not yet researched
RaisedSutton (D)Not yet researched
SpentRenacci (R)Not yet researched
SpentSutton (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handRenacci (R)Not yet researched
Cash on handSutton (D)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: Jim Renacci has 1 entry and Betty Sutton 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 and Betty Sutton has 0 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

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

Betty Sutton

Not yet researched

Taxes

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

Betty Sutton

Not yet researched

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.

Jim Renacci

None found in the records checked

Betty Sutton

Not yet researched

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 axis7 record entries from 2008 to 2018; 5 of them votes; 8 offices held on the record.1990200020102020Renacci (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 rSutton (D)Member at large, Barberton City Council, 1990 to 1991Member, Summit County Council, 1991 to 1992Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 35th District, 1993-01-03 to 2000-12-31U.S. Representative, Ohio's 13th District, 2007-01-04 to 2013-01-03Administrator, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 2013-08-13 to 2017-01-20Judge, Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals, 2021-02-09 to present2008-10-03 (vote): Voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H. R. 1424), which created the Troubled Asset Relief Program and passed the Hous2009-06-08 (bill): Introduced H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act; the program, known as "Cash for Clunkers," was enacted on June 24, 202010-03-21 (vote): Voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H. R. 3590), which passed the House 219 to 212.2011-08-01 (vote): Voted against the Budget Control Act of 2011 (S. 365), which passed the House 269 to 161.
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis7 record entries from 2008 to 2018; 5 of them votes; 8 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Renacci (R) and Sutton (D), 7 dated entries · as of 2018-08-09 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
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
Sutton (D)1990officeMember at large, Barberton City Council
Sutton (D)1991officeMember, Summit County Council
Sutton (D)1993-01-03officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives, 35th District
Sutton (D)2007-01-04officeU.S. Representative, Ohio's 13th District
Sutton (D)2013-08-13officeAdministrator, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Sutton (D)2021-02-09officeJudge, Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals
Sutton (D)2008-10-03vote2008-10-03 (vote): Voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H. R. 1424), which created the Troubled Asset Relief Program and passed the Hous
Sutton (D)2009-06-08bill2009-06-08 (bill): Introduced H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act; the program, known as "Cash for Clunkers," was enacted on June 24, 20
Sutton (D)2010-03-21vote2010-03-21 (vote): Voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H. R. 3590), which passed the House 219 to 212.
Sutton (D)2011-08-01vote2011-08-01 (vote): Voted against the Budget Control Act of 2011 (S. 365), which passed the House 269 to 161.

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

Betty Sutton

  1. August 1, 2011 · vote

    Voted against the Budget Control Act of 2011 (S. 365), which passed the House 269 to 161.

    Source: Roll call vote: S. 365, On Passage (Budget Control Act of 2011)

  2. March 21, 2010 · vote

    Voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H. R. 3590), which passed the House 219 to 212.

    Source: Roll call vote: H. R. 3590, On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)

  3. June 8, 2009 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act; the program, known as "Cash for Clunkers," was enacted on June 24, 2009 as Title XIII of Public Law 111-32.

    Sources: H.R. 2751 (111th Congress), Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act, as introduced · Public Law 111-32, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Title XIII: Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009) · Betty Sutton

  4. October 3, 2008 · vote

    Voted for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H. R. 1424), which created the Troubled Asset Relief Program and passed the House 263 to 171.

    Source: Roll call vote: H. R. 1424, On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008)

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
Status
None found in the records checked

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
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

Betty Sutton

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

The result

Past election results, share of the vote7 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Renacci2010 U.S. House 16Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District: won, 52.1%52.1%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%Sutton2006 U.S. House 13Betty Sutton, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 13th District: won, 61.2%61.2%2008 U.S. House 13Betty Sutton, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 13th District: won, 64.7%64.7%2010 U.S. House 13Betty Sutton, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 13th District: won, 55.7%55.7%
Past election results, share of the vote7 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2006-2018 · as of 2018 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Renacci2010 U.S. House 1652.1
Renacci2014 U.S. House 1663.7
Renacci2016 U.S. House 1665.3
Renacci2018 U.S. Senate46.6
Sutton2006 U.S. House 1361.2
Sutton2008 U.S. House 1364.7
Sutton2010 U.S. House 1355.7

Jim Renacci · certified 2012-12

CandidateVotesShare
Jim Renacci185,16752.0%
Betty Sutton170,60448.0%

Sources: Federal Elections 2012 (Excel edition), 2012 US House & Senate Results (by State), Ohio rows; compiled from state elections offices · Federal Elections 2012: Election Results for the U.S. President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives · 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 16

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 16 · Jim Renacci · 2018 United States Senate election in Ohio · 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 16 · 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 16 · Betty Sutton

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Quick answers

When was the 2012 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District election?

The election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District was held on November 6, 2012.

Who ran for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District in 2012?

On the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District, in surname order: Jim Renacci (Republican), Betty Sutton (Democratic).

Who won the 2012 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District election?

Jim Renacci won the election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 16th District. Results as certified: Jim Renacci 52.0%, Betty Sutton 48.0%.

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