2026 Elections · Ohio

Ohio's 2nd 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

David Taylor (Republican) and Jen Mazzuckelli (Democratic).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDavid TaylorRepublicanJen MazzuckelliDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Taylor opposes Bidenomics, supports balancing the budget, cutting taxes, bringing jobs back to America, and expanding fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taylor votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization acts related to economic programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Taylor votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Taylor votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mazzuckelli says being in the country unlawfully is a civil, not criminal, offense and that no one should be treated inhumanely by immigration enforcement.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Public Safety & Crime

Taylor supports prosecuting criminals and cartels at the border to enhance public safety and combat human and drug trafficking.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taylor votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Abortion

Taylor supports pro-life policies and believes the unborn deserve legal protection while emphasizing adoption, child care access, and shared responsibility for men.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taylor supports pro-life policies, defends the lives of unborn children, and advocates for parental notification laws and additional support for women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Taylor supports legislation requiring Congress to balance the budget before getting paid and to only spend within means to control national debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taylor votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mazzuckelli calls for ending the global trade war and reining in tariffs to lower the cost of living.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

Taylor supports ending the stigma on fossil fuels and promoting nuclear energy to restore the economy and reduce inflation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taylor votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act, but votes nay on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mazzuckelli says decisions on siting data centers should be made solely by local government, with full transparency and public input.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

Taylor votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments which failed.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mazzuckelli criticizes the president's decision to enter the war in Iran, calling the result a quagmire.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.