Mike
Carey

1. Economy & jobs Supports tax cuts, job creation, and reducing inflation +

2. Housing Cosponsored low-income housing tax credit reform bill +

3. Health care Voted for ACA credit extension while criticizing Obamacare mandates +

4. Immigration Supports secure borders and strict immigration enforcement +

5. Climate & energy Supports domestic energy independence; all-of-the-above energy policy +

6. Crime & public safety Supports stronger law enforcement and public-safety legislation +

7. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts and reducing federal spending +

8. Guns Supports expanded Second Amendment and firearm rights +

9. Democracy & elections Opposes federal election nationalization; supports election integrity measures +

10. Foreign policy & defense Supports sanctions on Russia and U.S. energy independence as foreign policy +

1. Oct 9
   news

   Reuters: Carey raised ~$3.3M this cycle, mostly from PACs; prominently features Trump endorsement

   Reuters reported that Carey had received about $3.3 million in cycle donations through June 30, more than half from PACs. Reuters also noted Carey's website prominently featured a Truth Social endorsement from Donald Trump, and that Carey has rarely broken with Trump.

   ↳ Could GOP troubles put Carey's seat in play? It'd take a giant blue wave · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   news

   Democratic groups have spent $1M opposing Carey; conservative groups $700K supporting him

   By Oct. 8, The Downballot reported that Democratic-aligned groups had spent just over $1 million since September opposing Carey, while conservative groups—led by the Republican Main Street Partnership's campaign arm—had spent roughly $700,000 supporting him.

   ↳ The House battleground has moved deep into Trump turf · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   news

   Ohio early in-person and absentee voting begins; general election set for Nov. 3

   Ohio's early in-person voting and absentee voting by mail began on Oct. 6. The general election featuring Carey, Democrat Don Leonard, and Libertarian Brennan Barrington is scheduled for Nov. 3.

   ↳ GOP incumbent faces challengers to represent parts ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 30
   news

   Reports note OH-15 race getting national attention with polls tied

   By late September, reporting indicated the OH-15 race was drawing national attention and that Carey was described as on the defensive, with polls showing a tight contest.

   ↳ OH-15 race is getting national attention—Mike Carey is on the defensive as polls are tied. · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 27
   news

   Race ratings shift: Cook, Fox News, and Sabato's move OH-15 from 'safe' to 'likely Republican'

   By late September, Cook Political Report, Fox News, and Sabato's Crystal Ball had each moved Ohio's 15th District from 'solid/safe Republican' to 'likely Republican,' reflecting increased outside attention to the race.

   ↳ Could more Ohio congressional districts be at risk of ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 25
   endorsement

   Carey receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsement

   Mike Carey received the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to a race-information page updated Oct. 12.

   ↳ Mike Carey (R) – OH-15 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 22
   poll

   Democratic-commissioned poll shows Leonard 46%, Carey 45% in OH-15

   A Hart Research Associates poll of 500 likely voters, commissioned by House Majority PAC and conducted around Sept. 22–24, found Leonard at 46% and Carey at 45%. It was a Democratic-sponsored poll, not an independent survey.

   ↳ OH-15 · House polls · Call the Map · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. May 5
   filing

   Don Leonard selected as Democratic nominee to face Carey in OH-15

   Leonard was selected as the Democratic nominee in the primary on May 5, setting up a general election race against Republican incumbent Mike Carey.

   ↳ What to know about the candidates running for Ohio's 15th ... - Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Franklin County Republican Party official
  The party's 2026 endorsements page was available but the retrieved material did not confirm Carey's entry or provide an endorsement date. franklin.nc.gop
• Susan B. Anthony List organization
  Listed in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• American Conservative Union PAC organization
  Listed in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• ACT Ohio (Affiliated Construction Trades) union
  Listed in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• Columbus Firefighters Union Local 67 union
  Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
  Listed in iVoterGuide's Carey profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• The Guardian Fund organization
  Listed in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• National Right to Life organization
  Listed in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• NFIB organization
  Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' in the iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
  The Chamber announced it was 'proud to endorse Congressman Mike Carey' for Ohio's 15th District. uschamber.com · Sep 25, 2026

Raised

$3.30M

Spent

$1.40M

Cash on hand

$2.06M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH15228(opens in a new tab)