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Ohio · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Bob Latta Republican · Incumbent Bob Latta is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Ohio's 5th Congressional District, serving since 2007. Full profile → Brian A. Shaver Democratic Democrat Brian Shaver, Fostoria teacher and city council president, challenges incumbent Bob Latta in Ohio's 5th Congressional District Full profile → Michael J. Veloff Libertarian Libertarian candidate Michael J. Veloff challenges GOP incumbent Bob Latta in Ohio's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueBob Latta
Republican
Brian A. Shaver
Democratic
Michael J. Veloff
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, economic growth, and lower energy costs Supports affordability measures, fairer taxes, and congressional oversight Favors deregulation, local minimum wage control, and labor support
HousingSupports reducing barriers to homeownership and housing construction Supports investment in modest, affordable rural housing no sourced position
Health careSupports strengthening Medicaid integrity; opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare Supports healthcare as a fundamental right and a system overhaul Expand state-run Medicaid; redirect subsidies toward single-payer
ImmigrationStrongly supports border enforcement and opposes illegal immigration Supports fair, humane immigration with full due process protections Supports orderly intake system, guest-worker visas, ICE accountability
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; holds an A+ pro-life rating Opposes government interference in women's bodily autonomy no sourced position
EducationSupports career and technical education and workforce training Supports strong federal funding for schools and opposes classroom micromanagement Supports preserving the U.S. Department of Education
Climate & energySupports domestic energy dominance and all-of-the-above energy strategy Supports local control over data centers and energy cost protection Opposes industrial pollution; supports protecting rural air and water near data centers
Crime & public safetySupports permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I Supports gun safeguards as key public-safety measure Supports bail reform; opposes aggressive ICE tactics at polling places
Taxes & budgetSupports broad tax relief and cutting federal spending Supports equal tax rates for wealthy; close loopholes Opposes current property tax structure; concerned about rising state surpluses
GunsCosponsored Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 Supports 2nd Amendment with background checks and safeguards Proposes arming domestic violence survivors with seized firearms and training
Democracy & electionsOpposed objections to 2020 electoral vote certification Supports term limits, campaign finance reform, and oversight Opposes armed, masked ICE agents at polling locations
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong national defense and stands with Israel Opposes sweeping tariffs, unauthorized war; supports alliances no sourced position

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