The 16th

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is represented by

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Anthony Gonzalez (R). It is located in the northeast of the state, covering Wayne County and with arms extending north into the suburbs of

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, and east into Greater Akron and Stark County. The district will be eliminated upon the swearing in of the

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on January 3, 2023, as the reapportionment after the 2020 census reduced the number of congressional districts in Ohio to fifteen.

History

From 2003 to 2013, the district was based in Stark County and the Canton area, and also included Wayne County and most of Medina and Ashland counties. It also includes some rural communities east of

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, as well as some of the western suburbs of

. On November 2, 2010, Democrat John Boccieri lost his bid for a second term to Republican

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, who was seated in January 2011. In January 2018, Renacci announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Anthony Gonzalez was elected on November 6 to succeed him.

Election results from presidential races

List of members representing the district

Election results

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

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

Historical district boundaries

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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