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Ohio — 2012 U.S. Senate election
Akashic2012 · U.S. SenateOhio · U.S. SenateSherrod BrownD+6.0
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2012 Senate returns.
- Sherrod Brown✓(i)Democrat2,762,69050.7%
- Josh MandelRepublican2,435,71244.7%
- Scott A. RupertIndependent250,6164.6%
presidential baselinePresident 2012D+3.0Senate 2012D+6.0vs. baselineD+3.0
Ohio's 2012 Senate race ran 3.0 points more Democratic than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Ohio's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | +41.0% |
| 1982 | +15.5% |
| 1986 | +24.9% |
| 1988 | +14.0% |
| 1992 | +8.7% |
| 1994 | −14.2% |
| 1998 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | −24.1% |
| 2004 | −27.7% |
| 2006 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | −17.4% |
| 2012 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | −20.9% |
| 2018 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | −6.1% |
| 2024 | −3.6% |
Same ballot, 2012OH
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2012 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.