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2026 Race · Ohio

U.S. House (District 5)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Ohio is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Bob Latta (Republican), Brian Shaver (Democratic), Michael Veloff (Libertarian), and Dalton Franklin (Independent). The seat is currently held by Robert E. Latta (Republican), who has served since December 2007, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Brian Shaver

Democratic

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Michael Veloff

Libertarian

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Dalton Franklin

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Robert E. Latta

Republican · Since December 2007

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9151

    Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act

  • HR.9126

    HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026

2026 Ohio U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Ohio in 2026?

Bob Latta (Republican), Brian Shaver (Democratic), Michael Veloff (Libertarian), and Dalton Franklin (Independent). Bob Latta is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Ohio U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Ohio and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Robert E. Latta, a Republican, currently represents Ohio, serving since December 2007.

What committees does Robert E. Latta serve on?

Robert E. Latta serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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