David Gelb
David Gelb (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 19, 2024.
Gelb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Gelb was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University in 1990 and a graduate degree from Regis University in 2010. His career experience includes working as a business owner and president.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Ohio's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Ohio's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)
Ohio's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 8
Incumbent Warren Davidson defeated Vanessa Enoch in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Warren Davidson (R) | 62.8 | 237,503 |
 | Vanessa Enoch (D)  | 37.2 | 140,625 | |
| Total votes: 378,128 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 8
Vanessa Enoch defeated Nathaniel Hawkins and David Gelb in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 8 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanessa Enoch | 72.0 | 15,650 |
 | Nathaniel Hawkins | 17.0 | 3,689 | |
 | David Gelb | 11.1 | 2,407 | |
| Total votes: 21,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 8
Incumbent Warren Davidson defeated Kay Rogers in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 8 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Warren Davidson | 80.0 | 59,712 |
 | Kay Rogers | 20.0 | 14,933 | |
| Total votes: 74,645 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gelb in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Gelb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gelb's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Workers rights and pay
- Reducing Health Care Costs and Improving Health Care Quality
- Protection of Reproductive rights
Moreover, I will take additional steps to protect those with physical and mental disabilities and provide them with affordable, accessible technologies and treatments that will help them lead fulfilling lives. As an individual with two senior citizen parents to care for, I understand the vital importance of improving access to home- and community-based care for those with disabilities and for older Americans.
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Campaign website
Gelb’s campaign website stated the following:
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The issues -It is all about the issues. Workers rights and pay Reducing Health Care Costs and Improving Health Care Quality When it comes to prescription and coverage, I am committed to keeping costs low and making sure everyone has access to necessary resources such as medical, dental, vision, and hearing services. My belief is that by addressing health care deficiencies and fraud we can provide great health care to every Medicare and Private insurance patient, and will fight to ensure that everyone is able to receive the best care possible. I am also dedicated to increasing the number of healthcare practitioners by increasing the enrollment in Medical schools aimed at putting Doctors in rural and low-income areas, so everyone can have access to quality healthcare. I believe in the importance of wellness programs for all, regardless of age or background. Let’s work together in Ohio’s 8th District to promote an improved health care system that provides services for the entire well-being of all Americans. Social Security and Care Moreover, I will take additional steps to protect those with physical and mental disabilities and provide them with affordable, accessible technologies and treatments that will help them lead fulfilling lives. As an individual with two senior citizen parents to care for, I understand the vital importance of improving access to home- and community-based care for those with disabilities and for older Americans. Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future for all Ohioans, where everyone has access to the vital resources and support they need to thrive. Protection of Reproductive rights I believe that all persons should be able to live with dignity, security, and respect, regardless of who they are or who they love. We will ensure that our immigration policies account for the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, and that we use the full slate of human rights promotion and accountability tools to defend the universal rights of LGBTQ+ people. We will amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ persons around the world and counter violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ persons wherever it appears. Common Sense gun control I strongly believe in universal background checks, as well as closing dangerous loopholes that currently allow stalkers, abusive partners, and some individuals convicted of assault or battery to buy and possess firearms. By taking these steps, we can work towards making gun violence a thing of the past and begin to create safer communities for all. The US Border In the words of Hebrews 6:10, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” Let’s prioritize extending compassion and support to those who need it most.[2] |
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| —David Gelb’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 19, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ David Gelb for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 20, 2024
