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Ohio ballot

U.S. House Ohio District 7

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 5, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.39 · ConservativeGovernment administration

Max Miller, the incumbent with military and Trump administration experience, emphasizes controlling taxes, expanding workforce development and career training, supporting law enforcement, and securing the southern border to address drugs and trafficking.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateNurse

Chris Smith is a small businessman and the incumbent U.S. House member from New Jersey's 4th District. He has experience in political campaigns and served as Executive Director for New Jersey Right to Life.

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Unofficially withdrewWithdrewTechnician, Farmer, Small Business Owner

Bob Gibbs ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateUnion ironworker

Brian Poindexter is a union ironworker and apprenticeship instructor running for his first House term. He emphasizes an economy that rewards work, supports fair wages and workers' rights, and opposes policies that benefit corporations over workers.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Donald Truex ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jonah Schulz ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetail manager and social activist

Matt Harman ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewMilitary officer

Matt Shoemaker ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Unofficially withdrewFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Patrick Malley ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Regina Gustafson Ewing ran for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Running as a write-in independent candidate for this first U.S. House bid from Ohio's 7th Congressional District, Asad is participating in a battleground election. No additional information about her platform is currently available.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.39 · ConservativeAdvancedGovernment administration

Max Miller, the incumbent with military and Trump administration experience, emphasizes controlling taxes, expanding workforce development and career training, supporting law enforcement, and securing the southern border to address drugs and trafficking.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRegistered nurse and healthcare executive

Ann Marie Donegan is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedUnion ironworker

Brian Poindexter is a union ironworker and apprenticeship instructor running for his first House term. He emphasizes an economy that rewards work, supports fair wages and workers' rights, and opposes policies that benefit corporations over workers.

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DemocraticBusiness

Ed FitzGerald is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePastor

John R. Butchko is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetired

Keith Mundy is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidatePublic servant

Laura Rodriguez-Carbone is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Michael Eisner is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticHigher education administration

Scott Schulz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 7 in the 2026 election.

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