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Ohio · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 11

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Official source: Ohio Secretary of State (Frank LaRose), with the 88 county boards of elections ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

U.S. House · District 11 Vote for one
Shontel M. Brown Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th District, serving since 2021 and running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Mike Kirchner Republican Retired pension actuary and first-time Republican candidate challenging Rep. Shontel Brown in Ohio's 11th District Full profile →
Cortney Peterson Independent Cortney Peterson filed to run in the general election but did not qualify for the ballot. Withdrew

Candidate list checked 7 d ago

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IssueShontel M. Brown
Democratic
Mike Kirchner
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs; supports affordability and manufacturing investment Opposes congressional intervention that suppresses competition; wants Social Security reform
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing supply and preservation no sourced position
Health careSupports extending ACA tax credits and opposes Medicaid cuts Supports actuarial review of Medicare and Medicaid
ImmigrationOpposes additional ICE/CBP funding; criticizes Trump enforcement Favors economy-focused, screened immigration system
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports federal right to reproductive care, including abortion no sourced position
EducationSupports federal grants to reduce K–3 class sizes in low-income schools no sourced position
Climate & energySupports Green New Deal principles and aggressive climate action no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports community-based public safety over punitive approaches no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes large tax cuts for billionaires; voted against GOP budgets Supports redirecting FICA into individual 401(k)-style accounts
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault weapons ban no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights protections and election integrity Dismisses election integrity disputes as a distraction
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran No position on Israel-Iran war; prioritizes domestic issues

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