Ohio's 24th congressional district
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The 24th congressional district of Ohio was created for the 1966 election (after the banning of at-large seats by the Voting Rights Act of 1965). It was eliminated in the redistricting following the 1970 census.
Election results
The following chart shows historic election results. Bold type indicates victor. Italic type indicates incumbent.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | James D. Ruppert: 55,455 | Walter E. Powell*: 63,344 | Joseph F. Payton (AI): 4,179 |
| 1968 | Lloyd D. Miller: 44,400 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 105,350 | |
| 1966 | James H. Pelley: 43,418 | Donald E. "Buz" Lukens: 61,194 |
- Redistricting following the 1970 census eliminated the 24th district. Powell was moved from the 24th district to the eighth district from which he was re-elected in 1972.
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