2026 Elections · Ohio

Ohio's 4th 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 4th Congressional District in 2026?

James Jordan (Republican), Joshua D. Kolasinski (Democratic) and Tracey Tackett (Independent).

  • James JordanRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See James Jordan's sponsored bills →
  • Joshua D. KolasinskiDemocratic✓ Verified
    $25K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Tracey TackettIndependent✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJames JordanRepublicanJoshua D. KolasinskiDemocraticTracey TackettIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Jordan votes yea on multiple economic bills including technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Jordan opposes government-run healthcare and Obamacare, advocating for reforms that put medical decisions in the hands of doctors and patients, lower premiums, and repeal Obamacare.

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

Jordan votes yea on healthcare-related bills such as EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Kolasinski wants a healthcare solution that includes a single-payer option, saying it would save Americans money while providing better care.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Jordan votes yea on immigration security and enforcement bills including Secure America Act, DHS support, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Jordan votes yea on public safety bills including GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Kolasinski opposes for-profit prisons, saying they incentivize incarceration.

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Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: James Jordan votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. Joshua D. Kolasinski opposes for-profit prisons, stating they incentivize incarceration 2.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Jordan supports fiscal discipline to control federal government spending and advocates for tax reform to lower rates, simplify the tax code, and encourage economic growth.

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

Jordan votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Tackett says federal and state governments have become disconnected from local communities' economic needs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: James Jordan votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations 1. Tracey Tackett says federal and state governments have become disconnected from local communities' economic needs 2.
Energy & Environment

Jordan supports increasing domestic oil and gas supply, exploring alternative energy sources, and being careful stewards of natural resources to avoid environmental damage.

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

Jordan votes yea on disapproval of EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Tackett supports an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on developing low-cost, clean, and abundant energy sources like solar power and natural gas to drive economic growth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Tackett supports investing in renewable energy resources to meet growing demand while keeping costs low for residents.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

Jordan supports a strong national defense, investing in cutting edge military technologies, continuing the fight against terrorism, and supporting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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

Jordan votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on National Defense Authorization and veterans clinic naming bills, and nay on FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗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 Public Safety & Crime?

James Jordan votes yea on public safety bills including the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Joshua D. Kolasinski opposes for-profit prisons, stating they incentivize incarceration.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

James Jordan votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations. Tracey Tackett says federal and state governments have become disconnected from local communities' economic needs.