Samuel
Ronan
Ohio Air Force veteran Samuel Ronan runs as write-in candidate for U.S. House District 15 in 2026
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Background
Samuel Ronan is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Ohio resident running as a write-in candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for U.S. House District 15. His campaign describes him as a Republican, while 10TV characterizes his general-election bid as an independent write-in candidacy, and the Franklin County general-election candidate list records his party as "N/A." 1311
Ronan grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, and enlisted in the Air Force in 2009, receiving an honorable discharge. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force, which 10TV reports was awarded in 2011. After his service, he founded advocacy organizations including the Average Joe's Initiative and Our Voice USA. 511
He has sought elected office multiple times without success, including campaigns for the Ohio House District 1 race in 2018, Ohio Senate in 2022, and the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. A January 2024 Alabama Public Radio interview noted him as a GOP presidential candidate, reflecting his fluid party affiliation over the years. 14
The incumbent in Ohio's 15th Congressional District is Republican Rep. Mike Carey; Ronan is challenging for the seat as a write-in. Public reporting indicates he has worked in manufacturing, though his campaign biography does not detail a specific current employer. 115
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 15, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- samronan.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9news10TV reports Ronan as one of five candidates in Ohio's 15th Congressional District race
10TV listed Samuel Ronan among five candidates for the seat alongside Republican incumbent Mike Carey, Democrat Don Leonard, Libertarian Brennan Barrington, and fellow independent write-in Gary Josephson. The outlet noted Ronan's website priorities include the border, taxation, police reform, and the American workforce.
What to know about the candidates running for Ohio's 15th Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsSamuel Ronan publishes candidate questionnaire responses as write-in for Ohio's 15th District
The Dublin Ledger published Ronan's questionnaire responses. He described himself as an 'Eisenhower Republican' despite having no party preference on the ballot. He called for universal free healthcare (including vision, dental, and mental health), closing tax loopholes, lower taxes for those earning under $100,000, higher rates on top earners, and flagged Israeli influence over elected officials, executive-branch corruption, and weak separation-of-powers safeguards as priorities.
Samuel Ronan seeks Ohio 15th District seat as write-in · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- -$9,857
As of Oct 14, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OH01088(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] What to know about the candidates running for Ohio's 15th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Samuel Ronan seeks Ohio 15th District seat as write-in(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Environmental Reforms | Sam Ronan for Congress OH-15(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
- [4] Foreign Policy | Sam Ronan for Congress OH-15(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
- [5] Immigration Enforcement Reform | Sam Ronan for Congress OH-15(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
- [6] Universal Housing | Sam Ronan for Congress OH-15(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
- [7] Women's Rights | Sam Ronan for Congress OH-15(opens in a new tab) Jun 7, 2026
- [8] Issues(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2023