Cleophus
Dulaney
Cleophus Dulaney is the 2026 Republican challenger to Rep. Joyce Beatty in Ohio's 3rd Congressional District.
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Background
Cleophus Dulaney is the Republican nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Joyce Beatty in Ohio's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and resides within the district in Columbus, Ohio. 436
Dulaney is a Columbus business owner. A 2017 U-Haul announcement identified him as the owner of New Image Furniture in Columbus, Ohio. No prior elected office has been identified in available sources. He previously ran for the same congressional seat in 2020. 1357
He was named as the Republican nominee by the Franklin County Board of Elections and is registered with the Federal Election Commission as a Republican candidate for Ohio's 3rd District. 105
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Business owner (New Image Furniture, Columbus, Ohio)
- Website
- votedulaney.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 6newsRace guide reports Dulaney's campaign priorities: housing, cost of living, property taxes, small businesses, opioids
A race guide published October 6, 2026 described Dulaney's campaign priorities as affordable housing, cost of living, property taxes, small businesses, relations with law enforcement, homelessness, opioid addiction, gentrification, and home-improvement grants. These are reported campaign themes, not new announcements dated October 6.
Ohio District 3: What to know about congressional ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsNBC4 profiles Dulaney's Jan. 6 history, clemency, and campaign views ahead of general election
NBC4 published a profile of Dulaney as Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger, detailing his January 6-related arrest, the seven federal charges he faced, the clemency granted by President Trump, and his stated belief that the 2020 election was stolen. He described his Capitol attendance as a peaceful protest.
Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger? · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22endorsementNBC4 reports Dulaney was not endorsed by the Franklin County Republican Party
NBC4 reported on September 22, 2026, that Dulaney had not received an endorsement from the Franklin County Republican Party. No major endorsement for him was identified in available sources.
Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger? · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5filingDulaney wins Republican primary unopposed, advances to general election in Ohio's 3rd Congressional District
Dulaney ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026, and advanced to the general election to face Democratic incumbent Joyce Beatty in Ohio's 3rd Congressional District.
Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 20, 2025newsPresident Trump granted Dulaney clemency on first day back in office, along with ~1,600 others tied to Jan. 6
NBC4 reported that President Donald Trump granted Dulaney clemency on his first day back in office in January 2025, as part of a clemency action covering nearly 1,600 individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger? · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 1, 2024newsDulaney arrested by FBI on charges related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack
NBC4 reported that Dulaney was arrested by the FBI in 2024 in connection with seven charges stemming from the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The charges included assaulting a police officer. These are allegations reported by NBC4 based on court records and prosecutors.
Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger? · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Cleophus Dulaney for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Meet Cleophus(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] Ohio District 3: What to know about congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] News - Cleophus Dulaney for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] Cleophus Dulaney for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Ohio's U.S. House Third District race: Who is Joyce Beatty's Republican challenger?(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026