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David Taylor (Ohio)
David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Taylor (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
Biography
David Taylor was born in Ohio in 1969. He earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University in 1992and a law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.[1] Taylor's career experience includes working as an attorney, including as assistant attorney for Clermont County, and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.[1][2]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2025-2026
Taylor was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Commodity Markets Digital Assets and Rural Development
- General Farm Commodities Risk Management and Credit
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Highways and Transit
- Railroads Pipelines and Hazardous Materials
- Water Resources and Environment
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio's 2nd 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.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2
Incumbent David Taylor is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2 on May 5, 2026.
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Endorsements
Taylor received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- President Donald Trump (R)
2024
See also: Ohio's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Ohio's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)
Ohio's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 2
David Taylor defeated Samantha Meadows and Alexander Schrank in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Taylor (R) | 73.6 | 268,211 |
 | Samantha Meadows (D) | 26.4 | 96,401 | |
| Alexander Schrank (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 364,616 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2
Samantha Meadows advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Samantha Meadows | 100.0 | 15,022 |
| Total votes: 15,022 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Wessels (D) (Unofficially withdrew)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 2 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Taylor | 25.5 | 26,247 |
 | Tim O'Hara | 22.0 | 22,626 | |
 | Larry Kidd | 19.0 | 19,583 | |
 | Shane Wilkin | 9.6 | 9,932 | |
 | Ron Hood | 8.8 | 9,020 | |
 | Phil Heimlich | 4.9 | 5,080 | |
 | Tom Hwang | 3.1 | 3,202 | |
 | Kim Georgeton | 2.2 | 2,311 | |
 | Charles Tassell | 1.7 | 1,737 | |
 | Niraj Antani | 1.7 | 1,700 | |
 | Derek Myers | 1.5 | 1,565 | |
| Total votes: 103,003 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
Taylor received the following endorsements.
- State Rep. Mark Johnson (R)
- Former President Donald Trump (Republican Party, Conservative Party)
- Clermont County, Ohio, Republican Party
Pledges
Taylor signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign website
Taylor’s campaign website stated the following:
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LIFE ECONOMY If we don’t rein in spending fast, soon our country will be owned and operated by China, which seems to be fine with the Left. As your next representative, I will author legislation that requires Congress to balance the budget before they get paid, and forces them to only spend within our means to help us regain control of our future. Part of restoring our economy is easing the burden of inflation on working families by cutting their tax burden and bringing American jobs back to America. Unshackling America’s energy sector will go a long way toward accomplishing both. We need to end the stigma on fossil fuels, and lean into nuclear energy. DONALD TRUMP BORDER In Washington, I’ll fight to secure the border by finishing President Trump’s wall, increasing funding and resources for Border Patrol officers, and deploying military personnel when necessary. Then prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, criminals and cartels wreaking havoc on our country. 2ND AMENDMENT The Second Amendment is clear and unequivocal. Without this right, we cede our ability to protect ourselves to the government and give up our right to fight back against tyranny. I will always vote to protect it. EDUCATION It singles out groups based on inherited traits, and terrifies young children with apocalyptic tales of humanity’s imminent demise due to climate change. I’ll end the madness by defunding and dismantling the failed experiment called the Department of Education, restoring parental rights, and expanding school choice. It’s time we put parents first instead of the intentionally destructive agenda being pushed by radical liberal D.C. bureaucrats and teachers’ unions. CRYPTOCURRENCY In Congress, I will oppose unnecessary regulations on cryptocurrency and support a clear regulatory framework for the industry that gets government out of the way, maximizes freedom and promotes innovation.[3] |
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| —David Taylor’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal finance disclosures
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Analysis
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119th Congress (2025-2027)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Ohio District 2 |
Officeholder U.S. House Ohio District 2 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 United States Congress, "TAYLOR, David J.," accessed June 26, 2025
- ↑ David Taylor for Congress, "Meet David," accessed February 29, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ David Taylor for Congress, “On the Issues,” accessed February 29, 2024
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| Preceded by Brad Wenstrup (R) |
U.S. House Ohio District 2 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
