Joshua
D. Kolasinski
Democratic challenger to Jim Jordan in Ohio's 4th Congressional District; biomedical technician and small business owner
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Background
Joshua D. Kolasinski is the Democratic challenger for Ohio's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election, running against incumbent Republican Jim Jordan and independent candidate Tackett. He has never held elected office. 139
Kolasinski grew up in the Toledo area and has lived in Delaware, Ohio, with his family since 2012. He owns Flex Biomedical LLC, a small business that installs, tests, and repairs medical equipment. Prior to founding his company in 2020, he worked as a biomedical technician at OhioHealth (2015–2020), a field service engineer at ProDiagnostic Imaging Systems (2012–2015), and a biomed intern at ProMedica Health Systems (2011–2012). 261219
He holds an associate degree in biomedical technology from Owens Community College (2012) and a bachelor's degree in electronics/IT management from Siena Heights University (2019). 12
Kolasinski has campaigned on a platform emphasizing constituent engagement and has spoken at events across the district, including in Lima, Ohio. 8
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Owner, Flex Biomedical LLC
- Website
- joshuaforohio.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementKolasinski endorsed by Ohio Federation of Teachers and Morrow County Democratic Party
iVoterGuide lists endorsements from the Ohio Federation of Teachers and the Morrow County Democratic Party, noting they were received after its evaluation deadline. Exact dates of the endorsements are not provided in the source.
Joshua D. Kolasinski · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsLima News reports Kolasinski's policy positions including healthcare and opposition to Trump tariffs
The Lima News reported that Kolasinski is a Delaware, Ohio small-business owner running FlexBiomedical. He called for campaign-finance reform to limit corporate spending in elections, opposed Trump's tariffs, and supports universal basic healthcare available to everyone.
Three battle to serve Fourth District in Congress · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsRichland Source profiles Kolasinski as first-time candidate focused on getting big money out of politics
Richland Source identified Kolasinski as a first-time candidate and operator of Flex Biomedical LLC whose stated goal is getting 'big money and foreign money out of politics.'
Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio's Ohio's 4th Congressional ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsKolasinski criticizes Jordan and Trump policies in Dayton Daily News interview
Kolasinski told the Dayton Daily News he wanted to bring balance back to Washington. He criticized Jim Jordan's support for ICE, Trump's tariffs, and the Iran war, and opposed data centers being built on usable farmland, arguing developers should contribute to local infrastructure costs.
GOP's Jordan faces independent Tackett, Dem Kolasinski ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsKolasinski reports $12,868 raised and $465 cash on hand through June 30
A campaign-finance tracking page citing FEC reports listed $12,868 raised since January 1, 2025, and $465 cash on hand as of the June 30 reporting deadline. These are not full-cycle final totals.
What it would take for Joshua Kolasinski. - Ohio · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5filingKolasinski wins uncontested Democratic primary for Ohio's 4th Congressional District
NPR's Ohio primary election results page lists Joshua D. Kolasinski as the Democratic nominee after an uncontested primary on May 5, 2026.
Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Morrow County Democratic Party organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide profile; noted as received after evaluation deadline. ivoterguide.com
- Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), AFT, AFL-CIO unionOFT's 2026 election page lists Kolasinski as its endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 4. oh.aft.org
- Gun Sense Voter organizationEverytown-affiliated gun-safety advocacy campaign; Ohio page identifies Kolasinski among its 2026 endorsed candidates. Also reported by Smarter.Vote. gunsensevoter.org
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $13K
- Spent
- $12K
- Cash on hand
- $465
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OH04181(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Joshua D. Kolasinski(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Three battle to serve Fourth District in Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio's Ohio's 4th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] GOP's Jordan faces independent Tackett, Dem Kolasinski ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] What it would take for Joshua Kolasinski. - Ohio(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [7] Ohio(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
- [8] Home | Josh Kolasinski For Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 25, 2026
- [9] OFT Votes 2026: Endorsements and Voter Information(opens in a new tab) Feb 9, 2026
- [10] Joshua D. Kolasinski — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)