It was a great night for Republicans in the Buckeye State, as the party kept control of the top individual statewide positions. Governor John Kasich, along with Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, won a second term after defeating Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald. Attorney General Mike DeWine also won re-election, as did Secretary of State Jon Husted, Auditor Dave Yost, and Treasurer Josh Mandel. Apart from the race for Treasurer, most races were decided convincingly, with Kasich winning 86 of Ohio’s 88 counties, including Cuyahoga County, where FitzGerald is the County Executive.

In national politics, Republicans retained control of the House and will have the Senate majority for the first time since 2006, following key wins in Arkansas, North Carolina, and West Virginia, among other states. Neither of Ohio’s two Senators were on the ballot this year, but all 16 Representatives won re-election to the House, meaning the GOP holds its 12-4 advantage in Ohio’s delegation.

The 114th U.S. Congress will commence its session on January 3.