The 15th congressional district of Ohio currently represented by Republican Mike Carey. It was represented by Republican

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from 2011 until May 16, 2021, when he resigned to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The

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includes the southern portions of

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as well as communities west and south of the city. It also includes the college towns of

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and Wilmington. From 2003 to 2013 Union County and Madison County were entirely within the district's boundaries as is approximately half of Franklin County. The 15th district included the cities of

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, Hilliard, Grove City, Grandview Heights, Plain City,

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, and Wilmington, as well as the downtown and western portions of

. Republican Mike Carey won the

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for the seat after Stivers's resignation. He was sworn in on November 4, 2021.

Election results from presidential races

List of members representing the district

Election results

The following chart shows historic election results. Bold type indicates victor. ''Italic type'' indicates incumbent.

Historical district boundaries

In popular culture

The character

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, from AMC's '' The Walking Dead'' was a former Congresswoman from Ohio's 15th congressional district.

References

Sources

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ohio's 15th Congressional District 15 Constituencies established in 1833 1833 establishments in Ohio