Ohio's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (May 5 Republican primary)

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Filing deadline: February 4, 2026
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A Republican Party primary takes place on May 5, 2026, in Ohio's 1st Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
February 4, 2026
May 5, 2026
November 3, 2026



A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Ohio law provides for closed primaries, meaning a voter to be affiliated with a party to vote in that party's primary. However a voter of any affiliation can choose the ballot they would like to vote on the day of the primary and their choice may be regarded as registration with that party.[1][2]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on Ohio's 1st Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 1

Eric Conroy, Steven Erbeck, and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 1 on May 5, 2026.

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Candidate profiles

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Steven Erbeck

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Born and raised in Mason, Ohio, Steven Erbeck has the experience and values necessary to lead our community in Southwest Ohio to a more promising future. Growing up on a farm, Steven learned the importance of hard work at an early age. Steven’s attended The Ohio State University, where he studied Business and Biology. Inspired by his family’s legacy in dentistry, he later enrolled at New York University’s College of Dentistry. Driven by gratitude and a strong sense of legacy, Steven made his way back to Cincinnati to take the reins of the family business. As a fourth-generation dentist (his great-grandfather was Mason’s first dentist), Steven expanded his family’s century-old business, The Cincinnati Dental Group, into a state-of-the-art, multi-doctor practice with offices in both Mason and Montgomery. Steven is dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community. He resides in Madeira with his wife, Sydney, their six-month-old daughter, Georgia, and their golden retriever, Winston. Steven is a parishioner of St. Gertrude’s Church, and is active in his community . As a small business owner and a passionate healthcare advocate, Steven has regularly attended lobbying sessions on Capitol Hill to push for greater healthcare access and combat the opioid epidemic. Rooted in a passion for the great state of Ohio’s families, freedom, and the future, Steven proudly represents his community with integrity and is dedicated to creating a stronger, brighter Ohio for the next generation."

Key Messages

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Reviving the American Dream starts with making life affordable again for everyday Americans. Steven believes the federal government’s imprudent spending has driven inflation to historic highs, making it harder for families to pay for groceries, gas, housing, and basic necessities. To fix this, Steven supports responsible budgeting proposals in Washington and policies that stabilize the economy and strengthen the dollar. Steven also supports bringing back pro-growth economic policies that create real job opportunities. By creating a low-tax, business-friendly environment, we can bring jobs back to Southwest Ohio, rebuild the middle class, and make sure every American has a real chance to succeed.

Steven believes that every American deserves to live in a safe and secure community, free from violence, fear, and lawlessness. He supports fully funding law enforcement and giving police the tools, training, and resources they need to do their jobs effectively and safely. Steven also believes in restoring respect for the rule of law by holding repeat offenders accountable and ending soft-on-crime policies that put criminals back on the streets. He is deeply concerned about the troubling gun violence and violent crime across the city. He supports tougher penalties for violent offenders and repeat criminals, and he will work to reverse soft-on-crime policies that keep dangerous individuals off the streets ensuring our families remain safe.

Housing affordability is a growing challenge for too many families in our community. Steven believes that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Not long ago homeownership was seen as the foundation of the American Dream, a dream that feels increasingly out of reach for many. To tackle this crisis, Steven supports free market policies that encourage responsible development, reduce unnecessary regulations, and expand the housing supply, especially for first-time buyers and working families. He will work to increase access to affordable housing by promoting public-private partnerships and streamlining the permitting process so new homes can be built faster and more efficiently.

Rosemary Oglesby-Henry

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Rosemary Oglesby-Henry, affectionately known as Ms. Rosemary, is a dynamic leader and community advocate with a track record of impactful service in Southwest Ohio. Raised in Avondale, she turned her personal challenges—becoming a teen mother—into a driving force to empower others. She founded Rosemary’s Babies Co., a 501c3 nonprofit that supports young parents aged 9-19, helping over 3,000 families achieve self-sufficiency. A conservative leader, Ms. Rosemary graduated from Withrow High School then obtained her Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and numerous certifications in human services, business, and leadership. As an award-winning CEO and educator, she has earned national recognition, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and inclusion in the Ohio 500 Most Influential Leaders. Her faith-driven leadership and pragmatic problem-solving approach led to the transformation of a blighted area into the Holloway House & Resource Center, a $2M health-focused facility for young mothers. As a passionate advocate for small business development, Ms. Rosemary has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their businesses, fueling economic opportunity in Greater Cincinnati. Ms. Rosemary is committed to empowering individuals through education, service, and policies that reduce government dependency while strengthening communities. Her career reflects a deep commitment to creating tangible solutions and lasting impact."

Key Messages

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Rebuilding and Respecting the American Dream The American Dream still matters—but it needs leaders who understand the barriers to achieving it. Through lived experience, I know what it means to rise from struggle. I’m running to restore belief in a system that’s lost trust—and to ensure that every child, parent, and entrepreneur has a fair shot.

Strengthening Our Ohio—From the Ground Up We believe in an Ohio built by us and for us. That means investing in grassroots businesses, uplifting nonprofits that are already filling the gaps, and empowering families and communities to thrive—not just survive. Real change starts locally, and it starts now.

Leadership That Lives What It Leads This campaign isn’t about politics as usual. It’s about purpose-driven leadership rooted in experience, resilience, and service. Visit www.votemsrosemary.com to join a movement that reflects you—your values, your struggles, your future. Together, we’ll build an Ohio that works for all of us.

Voting information

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Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Eric Conroy Republican Party $427,380 $11,359 $416,021 As of September 30, 2025
Steven Erbeck Republican Party $362,802 $11,643 $351,159 As of September 30, 2025
Rosemary Oglesby-Henry Republican Party $30,614 $22,245 $8,370 As of September 30, 2025

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

District analysis

This section will contain facts and figures related to this district's elections when those are available.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Ohio in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Ohio, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Ohio U.S. House Major party 50 85 2/4/2026 Source
Ohio U.S. House Minor party 25 85 2/4/2026 Source
Ohio U.S. House Unaffiliated 1% of the vote cast for governor in the district in the last election 85 5/4/2026 Source

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Ohio Laws and Administrative Codes, "Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3513.19," accessed September 5, 2025
  2. ↑ Ohio Laws and Administrative Codes, "Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3513.05," accessed September 5, 2025


Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Jon Husted (R)
Bernie Moreno (R)
Representatives
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District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Bob Latta (R)
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
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Democratic Party (5)


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