Voters reelected the five incumbent state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley with only one race somewhat close.

The winners were Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, in the 33rd Ohio Senate District; Sandra O’Brien, R-Lenox, in the 32nd Senate District; Lauren McNally, D-Youngstown, in the 58th House District; Tex Fischer, R-Boardman, in the 59th House District; and Nick Santucci, R-Howland, in the 64th House District, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas, R-Jefferson, ran unopposed in Tuesday’s general election in the 65th House District race.

The incumbents significantly outraised their challengers in the months leading to Tuesday’s election with the Republicans receiving major financial assistance from party fundraising groups and candidate committees.

Except for Santucci, the others ran in districts that heavily favored the incumbents based on statewide partisan election voting results during the past decade.

MAHONING COUNTY

In the 33rd District Senate race, Cutrona, who was appointed June 26 to the open seat after serving four years in the Ohio House, beat Democrat Marty Hume of Youngstown 60% to 40%, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

The district includes all of Mahoning, Columbiana and Carroll counties and favors Republicans by about 9.5% based on statewide partisan voting results.

Cutrona will serve the two years remaining on the term of Michael Rulli, R-Salem, who resigned June 12, the day after he won a special election for the open 6th Congressional District post. Cutrona will have to run for reelection in 2026 for a full four-year term.

When Cutrona’s state House seat opened, Republicans appointed Fischer to the position June 26.

Fischer beat Democrat Lauren Schaeffer of Beloit 53% to 47%, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

“I’m very happy with the outcome,” Fischer said. “I’m honored with the trust the voters have put in me and to work on serious issues in Columbus.”

The 59th House District, which includes portions of Mahoning County and two townships in Columbiana County, favors Republicans by 12% based on partisan voting results.

McNally beat Republican Emily Ciccone of Austintown 58% to 42% in the 58th House District race for her second two-year term, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

The district, which includes portions of Mahoning County, favors Democrats by more than 21% based on voting results.

“I’m really grateful that the district continues to put its trust in me, and I can’t wait to get back to work,” McNally said. “We still have a lot of opportunity and potential.”

TRUMBULL COUNTY

O’Brien captured her second four-year term serving the 32nd Senate District, beating Democrat Michael Shrodek of Warren 61% to 39%, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

The district includes all of Trumbull and Ashtabula counties and most of Geauga County. It favors Republicans by about 10.5% based on past voting results.

“I want to give a great big thank you to everyone who voted for me,” O’Brien said. “I worked hard to bring tax dollars into the Valley in my first term and I intend to do it more in my second term. I’m so proud of the area and very, very proud to have won.”

The only legislative district drawn in the Mahoning Valley to be competitive is the 64th House, which includes portions of Trumbull County.

It favors Democrats by about 2.5%.

But Santucci, a Republican, won a second two-year term representing the district, beating Lauren Mathews of Warren 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results.

“I’m deeply humbled by the trust and unwavering support the voters have shown me during this election,” Santucci said.

“I’m deeply humbled by the trust and unwavering support the voters have shown me during this election,” Santucci said. “This victory is a testament to the strength of our vision and the unwavering dedication of our incredible team of supporters. The collective efforts of every volunteer, voter and community member who believed in our message made this victory happen.”

When the district favored Democrats by almost 10% in 2022 – the lines were redrawn after redistricting – Santucci won that race by 1.8% over his Democratic opponent.

The 65th House District, which includes parts of Trumbull and Ashtabula counties, favors Republicans by 14.5% based on partisan voting trends during the past decade.

Thomas won the Republican primary and no Democrat filed for the seat.