Carl Setzer
Carl Setzer (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 14th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Setzer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Carl Setzer earned a bachelor's degree from Faulkner University and a graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14
Maria Jukic (D), Bill O'Neill (D), and Carl Setzer (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14
Incumbent David Joyce (R) and Nicole Frenchko (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14 on May 5, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Zetzer (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Carl Setzer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Setzer's responses.
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I earned a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007. From 2007 to 2010, I worked in information security, observing the early growth of security consulting along with the emergence of fintech and artificial intelligence. In 2010, I left that industry to found what became one of China’s leading craft beer brands prior to COVID-19, gaining experience in entrepreneurship, workforce management, and international business.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed my family’s life and business. My wife and I lost control of our brewery due to private equity pressures. In 2020, I was detained after returning to China with COVID-19 and spent nearly two months in government quarantine facilities, strengthening my appreciation for civil liberties and individual rights.
My wife became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2024. Living abroad gave me insight into immigration, opportunity, and the importance of preserving the institutions that allow people to build better futures.- My main healthcare policy is expanding Medicare for All W-2 employees.
The working class deserves to have the stability and security that we already provide to Americans over the age of 65 and to our veterans. Expanding Medicare to include all W-2’d employees will cut the employer contributions and create growth capital and reinvestment dollars for small, midsized and large companies across America, while cutting the costs of employee contributions and saving American working families up to $10,000 dollars a year.
It will also expand the Medicare user base by over 100,000,000 Americans driving down costs for retired Americans and increasing affordability for everyone. - Americans are overdue for a Consumer Bill of Rights that protects ownership of personal data, gives families greater control over what children are exposed to, and strengthens individuals’ ability to maintain personal privacy. The right to privacy has been weakened, and I believe it is important to restore meaningful protections. I support federal action to combat scam and spam phone calls that are frequently used by predatory actors, including stronger enforcement requirements and improved consumer blocking protections. I believe personal data has real economic value. Individuals should have the right to opt out of companies selling their information or, if they choose to allow it, receive compensation when their data is sold.
- America is due for major reform in workforce development. High school students should have alternatives to traditional college pathways that help them quickly identify careers that fit their skills and interests. Too many Americans fall into jobs they never planned to pursue simply to earn a living. I support programs allowing students to explore multiple trades during their final two years of high school, followed by a structured post-graduation program where they gain hands-on experience across several fields. This approach would help employers recruit workers who already understand and enjoy the work while helping young adults efficiently discover stable, in-demand career paths.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2026
