Jen
Mazzuckelli
Democratic nominee for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District, challenging GOP incumbent David Taylor in November 2026
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Background
Jen Mazzuckelli is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent David Taylor in the November general election. A resident of Clermont County in southern Ohio, she moved to the area during her freshman year of high school and graduated from Glen Este High School. 23
Mazzuckelli holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from Illinois College and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Integrated Language Arts from Miami University. Her career before seeking office included work as a high-school English teacher, a human-resources assistant, and earlier roles at a domestic-violence shelter, restaurants, a landscape nursery, and a daycare center. 12
She is described by WVXU as a political newcomer with no prior elected office. She ran unsuccessfully for Clermont County Commissioner in 2024 before entering the 2026 congressional race. She won the Democratic primary in May 2026 over opponent Todd Wilson. 1317
Mazzuckelli faces a difficult contest in a district that leans Republican. She has campaigned on issues important to Clermont County residents and has used social media, including Facebook and TikTok, as part of her outreach, though specific account details have not been confirmed in available sources. 212
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jen4oh2.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsMazzuckelli confirmed to participate in Meet the Candidates panel at West Union High School
A local report published October 6 indicated Mazzuckelli had confirmed her participation in a Meet the Candidates panel at West Union High School, scheduled for October 10. The available sources do not confirm what took place at the event.
Page A1 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsWVXU publishes policy survey responses from Mazzuckelli and Taylor
WVXU published candidate survey responses limited to 300 words each. Mazzuckelli stated that local governments should decide on data centers, Congress should strengthen environmental and consumer protections and oversee ICE, Congress should hold hearings on the Iran conflict and U.S. Middle East policy, and she proposed a National Human and Physical Infrastructure Bank for roads, the power grid, hospitals, child care, and transportation.
Meet Ohio's 2nd District Congressional candidates · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7filingWVXU voter guide lists Mazzuckelli and Taylor as general-election candidates for OH-02
WVXU's Ohio voter guide for the November 2026 election confirmed Mazzuckelli and David Taylor as the listed general-election candidates for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.
Your voter guide to Ohio's November 2026 election - 91.7 WVXU · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsCincinnati Enquirer profiles OH-02 race; redrawn district has ~70% Republican lean
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on the OH-02 race, noting the redrawn district includes 15 counties and part of Perry County, with Dave's Redistricting describing it as having an 'almost 70% Republican lean.' Mazzuckelli is challenging incumbent David Taylor in the November 3 general election.
Who's running for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District? · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsMazzuckelli participates in 'Meet the Candidates' event at Marietta High School
Mazzuckelli appeared at a Meet the Candidates event at Marietta High School, as reported by the Marietta Times on October 2. The coverage describes her participation but does not report a head-to-head debate with Taylor.
Picture This: Meet the Candidates event held at Marietta ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29debateMazzuckelli appears at League of Women Voters roundtable in Athens County
Mazzuckelli attended a League of Women Voters of Athens County candidate roundtable, where she was the only U.S. House candidate present. She raised issues including immigration, the environment, the economy, and international affairs, and criticized Washington lawmakers for 'behaving more like children than grownups.'
Ohio candidates gather for roundtable discussion - The Post · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26pollAnalysis: No polls published in OH-02; Mazzuckelli raised ~$1.1M with ~$443K cash on hand
The Political Group published a race analysis noting no 2026 polls had been published for OH-02. The analysis also reported Mazzuckelli had raised $1,095,248 since January 1, 2025, and held $442,977 cash on hand, based on FEC reports through June 30, 2026.
What It Would Take for Jen Mazzuckelli to Win OH-02 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5newsMazzuckelli wins Democratic primary for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District
Mazzuckelli defeated Todd Wilson in the Democratic primary, winning 53.3% (15,295 votes) to Wilson's 46.7% (13,405 votes), becoming the Democratic nominee to face Republican incumbent David Taylor in the general election.
Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Take Back Congress (BAC Congress) organizationOrganization lists Mazzuckelli as a 'BAC Nominee' on its candidate page. An October 1 Cincinnati Enquirer report described the group as backing her. No date specified. cincinnati.com
- Ohio AFL-CIO unionListed on the Ohio AFL-CIO 2026 general-election endorsements page as 'CD 2 - Jen Mazzuckelli.' No date specified. ohioaflcio.org
- Scioto County Democratic Party organizationParty committee voted unanimously to endorse its 2026 slate at its monthly meeting on July 23, 2026. The Portsmouth Daily Times reported July 28 that Mazzuckelli was among the candidates endorsed for the November election. portsmouth-dailytimes.com · Jul 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
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- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6OH02326(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Meet Ohio's 2nd District Congressional candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Your voter guide to Ohio's November 2026 election - 91.7 WVXU(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] 2026 Endorsements — Ohio AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Page A1(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Picture This: Meet the Candidates event held at Marietta ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Ohio candidates gather for roundtable discussion - The Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Who's running for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District?(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] What It Would Take for Jen Mazzuckelli to Win OH-02 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [10] Mazzuckelli, Wilson seek Democratic nomination in Ohio's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [11] Scioto County Democrats endorse first independent candidate(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
- [12] 02-04-26 Minutes(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
- [13] Testimony to the Ohio Senate(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
- [14] Meet Ohio's 2nd District Democratic primary candidates(opens in a new tab) Apr 3, 2026