David P. Joyce
RRepublicanOH-14 · Representative
In the 2024 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) defeated Brian Bob Kenderes (D) 63.4% to 36.6%. David P. Joyce received 243,427 votes compared to 140,431 for Brian Bob Kenderes, a dominant 26.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.
In the 2022 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) defeated Matt Kilboy (D) 61.7% to 38.3%. David P. Joyce received 183,389 votes compared to 113,639 for Matt Kilboy, a dominant 23.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, David P. Joyce benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.
In the 2020 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) defeated Hillary O'Connor Mueri (D) 60.1% to 39.9%. David P. Joyce received 238,864 votes compared to 158,586 for Hillary O'Connor Mueri, a dominant 20.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.
In the 2018 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) defeated Betsy Rader (D) 55.3% to 44.8%. David P. Joyce received 169,809 votes compared to 137,549 for Betsy Rader, a comfortable 10.5-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, David P. Joyce won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).
In the 2016 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) defeated Michael Wager (D) 62.6% to 37.4%. David P. Joyce received 219,191 votes compared to 130,907 for Michael Wager, a dominant 25.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.
In the 2014 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) won with 63.3% of the vote, defeating Michael Wager (D) who received 33.0%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. David P. Joyce's 30.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.
As the incumbent, David P. Joyce benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, David P. Joyce benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.
In the 2012 House race for OH-14, David P. Joyce (R) won with 54.0% of the vote, defeating Dale Virgil Blanchard (D) who received 38.7%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. David P. Joyce's 15.3-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.
This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.