Brennan
Barrington
Libertarian candidate for Ohio's 15th Congressional District; water meter technician and Ohio State aerospace engineering graduate
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Background
Brennan Barrington is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House in Ohio's 15th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 568 He is a Columbus, Ohio resident who works as a water meter technician for a water utility. 211
Barrington graduated from Licking Heights High School and earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering (also described as aeronautical and astronautical engineering) from Ohio State University in 2019. 115 He has served as a delegate to the Libertarian National Convention twice and is a member of the Libertarian Party of Ohio's Central Committee. 1
Barrington has held no prior elected public office. He attempted to run for state representative in 2024 but did not get on the ballot due to filing issues. 11 The seat he is contesting is held by Republican incumbent Mike Carey. 11
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 15, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- barrington.lpo.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsBarrington details policy platform in Hilliard Herald questionnaire, citing electoral reform as top priority
In a Hilliard Herald candidate questionnaire, Barrington called electoral reform his top priority and proposed proportional representation, expanding the House, and ranked-choice voting for Senate elections. He also addressed housing, student loans, Social Security, health care, and climate policy, including a tax on greenhouse-gas emissions with a dividend returned to adults.
Brennan Barrington seeks Ohio 15th District U.S. House seat · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly in-person and mail absentee voting begins in Ohio, including OH-15
Mail absentee and early in-person voting began October 6 in Ohio, per the Dayton Daily News, affecting the OH-15 race in which Barrington is competing.
GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsColumbus Dispatch publishes candidate profile identifying Barrington as Libertarian on Nov. 3 ballot
The Columbus Dispatch published a candidate profile identifying Barrington as the Libertarian candidate in the November 3 general election and summarizing his background.
Meet the candidates in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsBarrington calls for electoral reform and end to wars and tariffs in Dayton Daily News interview
In an interview with the Dayton Daily News, Barrington said he wanted electoral reforms giving third-party candidates 'a fighting chance.' His voter-guide answers listed electoral reform, ending wars and tariffs, and returning power to state and local governments as priorities. He specifically called for ending the war against Iran and import tariffs.
GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMilitary and overseas absentee voting begins, marking start of voting period in OH-15 race
Military and overseas absentee voting began September 18, per the Dayton Daily News. The article also noted that the 15th District's boundaries had changed for this election.
GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 25pollPoll shows Barrington at 3% in OH-15 race, with Carey at 45% and Leonard at 40%
A Hart Research Associates poll conducted June 23–25 for the Democratic super PAC House Majority PAC showed Barrington at 3%, Carey at 45%, and Leonard at 40%. It is the one poll found that reported a result for Barrington. Sample size and margin of error were not stated in the listing reviewed.
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 15th District, 2026 - Cracked Buckeye · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5filingBarrington selected as Libertarian nominee in Ohio's 15th District primary
Barrington was selected as the Libertarian nominee in Ohio's 15th Congressional District primary, according to 10TV's candidate overview.
What to know about the candidates running for Ohio's 15th Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 1, 2024filingBarrington reportedly unable to get on 2024 state-representative ballot due to filing issues
According to the Dayton Daily News, Barrington said he had been unable to get on the ballot in a 2024 state-representative race because of filing issues. This is a past filing problem, not a reported issue with his 2026 ballot status.
GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- Cash on hand
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6OH15138(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Compare OH-15 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] What to know about the candidates running for Ohio's 15th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Brennan Barrington seeks Ohio 15th District U.S. House seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] U.S. Representative, Ohio's 15th District, 2026 - Cracked Buckeye(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Meet the candidates in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026