2026 Elections ยท Ohio

Ohio's 11th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Ohio congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Ohio's 11th Congressional District in 2026?

Shontel Brown (Democratic) and Mike Kirchner (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueShontel BrownDemocraticMike KirchnerRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Brown supports removing lead poisoning hazards and advancing clean environments to protect public health and boost economic development.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Shontel Brown votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Kirchner's campaign is particularly focused on protecting Social Security, alongside themes of transparency and personal responsibility.

ReportedSource โ†—Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Shontel Brown supports removing lead poisoning hazards and advancing clean environments to protect public health and boost economic development 1. She voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections 2. Mike Kirchner's campaign focuses on protecting Social Security, transparency, and personal responsibility 3.
Healthcare

Brown supports federal grants to improve educator wellness and mental health programs.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Shontel Brown votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Shontel Brown votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

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Public Safety & Crime

Shontel Brown votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Shontel Brown votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Shontel Brown votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Shontel Brown votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Shontel Brown supports removing lead poisoning hazards and advancing clean environments to protect public health and boost economic development. She voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections. Mike Kirchner's campaign focuses on protecting Social Security, transparency, and personal responsibility.