Matthew
Althaus
Libertarian candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District; manufacturing manager with no prior political experience
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Background
Matthew Althaus is a Toledo, Ohio native who describes himself as "born and raised in greater Toledo" and currently works as a manufacturing manager at NSG Group in Rossford, Ohio. 14 His career has spanned manufacturing, logistics, and entrepreneurship, including roles as area manager at Amazon, operations manager at Unique Tool and Manufacturing, inventory specialist at International Laser Group, and CEO of Smartcarts Inc. 1315 He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce/business from Miami University and an associate degree in business administration and management from Sinclair Community College. 13 Althaus won the Libertarian primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District in May 2026 and was certified as a candidate by the Wood County Board of Elections; however, a September 2026 report indicated he withdrew from the November 3 ballot on August 24, 2026, too late for a replacement to be named. 192021 The Toledo Free Press voter guide noted he has no prior political experience. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Manufacturing Manager at NSG Group
- Website
- mattalthausforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Sep 22newsBallot Access News reports Althaus withdrawal and its implications for OH-9
Ballot Access News reported that Althaus, the Libertarian nominee, had withdrawn after the deadline to replace him, meaning the Libertarian Party would have no candidate in the November 3 general election. Primary vote totals of 535 (Althaus) to 368 (Gedert) were also published.
Libertarian Nominee for Ohio’s U.S. House District, 9th District, Withdraws and It is Too Late to Replace Him · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 24newsAlthaus withdraws from Ohio's 9th District race, leaving Libertarians without a candidate
Althaus submitted a letter to the Lucas County Board of Elections stating 'I no longer wish to be a candidate,' giving no reason. Board deputy director Tom Monaco said the withdrawal appeared valid. Because the replacement deadline had already passed, the Libertarian Party could not name a substitute, leaving only Kaptur and Merrin on the November ballot.
Libertarians won't have candidate for local Congress race · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 10newsDeadline passes for Libertarians to name a replacement candidate in OH-9
The Ohio deadline for the Libertarian Party to name a replacement nominee for the November ballot passed on August 10, before Althaus submitted his withdrawal letter.
Libertarians won't have candidate for local Congress race · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1filingMatthew Althaus wins Libertarian primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District
Althaus defeated David Gedert in the Libertarian primary, receiving 535 votes to Gedert's 368, securing the Libertarian nomination for OH-9.
Libertarian Nominee for Ohio’s U.S. House District, 9th District, Withdraws and It is Too Late to Replace Him · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Vote-USA | Matthew Althaus | Previous Candidate for U.S ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Libertarian Nominee for Ohio’s U.S. House District, 9th District, Withdraws and It is Too Late to Replace Him(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [3] Libertarians won't have candidate for local Congress race(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [4] Libertarian candidates for Congress vie in primary(opens in a new tab) Mar 28, 2026