2007 Ohio's 5th congressional district special election

The 2007 special election in Ohio's 5th congressional district occurred when the district became vacant following the death of incumbent Paul E. Gillmor. A special election to fill the seat was called by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for December 11, 2007. Republican nominee and Ohio State Senator Bob Latta won election to Congress, defeating Democratic nominee Robin Weirauch.

2007 Ohio's 5th congressional district special election

 
Nominee Bob Latta Robin Weirauch
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,114 42,229
Percentage 56.96% 42.87%

County results
Latta:      50โ€“60%      60โ€“70%      70โ€“80%

U.S. Representative before election

Paul Gillmor
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Bob Latta
Republican

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