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Election 2022

Ohio State Senator, District 11

November 8, 2022 · general election · District 11 · 1 candidate with a page

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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.

Tony Dia

Republican

Not yet researched

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Democratic · Ohio State Senator, District 11, since 2022

  • Attorney; worked at the Toledo Legal Aid Society, as an assistant prosecutor for Lucas County, and as an assistant public defender.
  • Bachelor's degree in political science and journalism, Spelman College, 1973.
  • Master's degree in communications development, Colorado State University, 1975.

9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 13 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 5 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: 4 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 9 entriesPolling and approval: None found in the records checkedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 4 entriesSources: 14 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Paula Hicks-Hudson, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnone found
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsresearched
pollingnone found
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Senator, District 11, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Senator, District 11, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · 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: Hicks-Hudson not yet researched.RaisedHicks-Hudson (D)Paula Hicks-Hudson: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentHicks-Hudson (D)Paula Hicks-Hudson: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handHicks-Hudson (D)Paula Hicks-Hudson: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Hicks-Hudson not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedHicks-Hudson (D)Not yet researched
SpentHicks-Hudson (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handHicks-Hudson (D)Not yet researched
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Where they stand

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

Abortion

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Paula Hicks-Hudson will continue to lead the charge to ensure women have the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions, and she will continue to fight for the rights and freedom of all citizens.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: paulahickshudson.com

Environment and water

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Paula Hicks Hudson will continue to protect Lake Erie, one of our region's greatest assets, and fight for clean water and air to preserve our environment for generations to come.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: paulahickshudson.com

Jobs and the economy

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Paula Hicks-Hudson will continue to work to bring good paying jobs and economic development to Lucas County.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: paulahickshudson.com

Public safety

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Paula Hicks-Hudson will continue to invest in keeping our neighborhoods and communities safe and livable.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: paulahickshudson.com

Why they are running

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Let's re-elect Paula Hicks-Hudson as our State Senator so she can continue delivering results.

September 22, 2026 · Campaign website

Source: paulahickshudson.com

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.

Paula Hicks-Hudson

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 axis4 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.2020Hicks-Hudson (D)Toledo City Council, District 4, 2011 to 2015Mayor of Toledo, 2015 to 2018Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 44, 2019-01-07 to 2022-11-16Ohio State Senator, District 11, 2022-11-16 to present2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote wa2025-10-01 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2026-06-03 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis4 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 4 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Hicks-Hudson (D), 4 dated entries · as of 2026-06-03 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Hicks-Hudson (D)2011officeToledo City Council, District 4
Hicks-Hudson (D)2015officeMayor of Toledo
Hicks-Hudson (D)2019-01-07officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives, District 44
Hicks-Hudson (D)2022-11-16officeOhio State Senator, District 11
Hicks-Hudson (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote w
Hicks-Hudson (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote wa
Hicks-Hudson (D)2025-10-01vote2025-10-01 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax
Hicks-Hudson (D)2026-06-03vote2026-06-03 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November

Paula Hicks-Hudson

  1. June 3, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the Senate vote was 22-9 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  2. October 1, 2025 · vote

    Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the Senate vote was 21-11, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  3. June 25, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. June 11, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Senate-passed version, as amended) (House Bill 96); the Senate vote was 23-10 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

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 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Paula Hicks-Hudson in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Paula Hicks-Hudson in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · 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

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

The result

Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.Hicks-HudsonPaula Hicks-Hudson: no prior race on fileno prior race on file
Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Hicks-Hudsonno prior race on file

Paula Hicks-Hudson · certified 2022-12-09

CandidateVotesShare
Paula Hicks-Hudson64,76155.3%
Tony Dia52,38444.7%

Sources: 2022 Official Election Results · LaRose Certifies Results for the November 2022 General Election

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Paula Hicks-Hudson

  1. Ohio State Senate District 11 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  2. 2022 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  3. LaRose Certifies Results for the November 2022 General Election · Ohio Secretary of State · 2022-12-09
  4. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Paula Hicks-Hudson · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  6. Paula Hicks-Hudson · The Ohio Senate · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. Paula Hicks-Hudson for Ohio State Senate · Friends of Hicks-Hudson · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  9. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  11. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  12. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  13. Hicks-Hudson Sworn in as State Senator for Ohio Senate District 11 · The Ohio Senate · 2022-11-16 · accessed 2026-09-25
  14. Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson Biography · The Ohio Senate · accessed 2026-09-25
  15. Paula Hicks-Hudson · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  16. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  17. https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
  18. https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
  19. https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
  20. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
  21. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Announces State Legislature, Supreme Court Endorsements · 2026-07-20
  22. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  23. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  24. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2022 Ohio State Senator, District 11 election?

The election for Ohio State Senator, District 11 was held on November 8, 2022.

Who ran for Ohio State Senator, District 11 in 2022?

On the ballot for Ohio State Senator, District 11, in surname order: Tony Dia (Republican), Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic).

Who won the 2022 Ohio State Senator, District 11 election?

Paula Hicks-Hudson won the election for Ohio State Senator, District 11. Results as certified: Tony Dia 44.7%, Paula Hicks-Hudson 55.3%.

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