Incumbent
OH-05 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age70 years old (Apr 18, 1956)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundPolitician
EducationBowling Green State University — B.A., History (1978)
Notable personal detailsRobert Edward "Bob" Latta is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Ohio’s 5th Congressional District since 2007. He previously served in the Ohio Senate (1997–2001) and the Ohio House of Representatives (2001–2007). Latta earned a B.A. in history from Bowling Green State University and a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Bob Latta supports tax cuts and pro-business tax policies, has voted to reduce tax rates in federal tax legislation, and emphasizes tax relief for small businesses and economic growth. His public statements and voting record show consistent support for Republican tax-cut measures.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms such as expanding Health Savings Accounts and increased consumer choice, and has voted with GOP efforts to roll back or modify the Affordable Care Act. Has sponsored legislation addressing opioid treatment infrastructure and other targeted health programs rather than advocating for single-payer or universal Medicare-for-All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including advancing legislation described as major border security bills and actions to curb fentanyl smuggling at the southern border. Emphasizes reducing illegal crossings and increasing resources for Border Patrol and enforcement. Does not advocate pathways to broad regularization or expanded asylum protections in cited statements.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports significant federal restrictions on access to chemical abortion drugs and has sponsored legislation to preserve in-person dispensing requirements and prevent mail-order or telemedicine distribution of mifepristone; has led congressional letters and co-sponsored bills seeking tighter FDA limits on abortion medications. Positions focus on limiting access to medication abortion and maintaining regulatory safeguards rather than publicly advocating for full federal bans in the cited sources.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production including oil, gas, coal, hydropower, and nuclear while opposing stringent federal regulations that he says constrain reliable electricity and economic growth. Favors market-driven approaches and policies described as “unleashing American energy” rather than government-directed clean-energy mandates. Emphasizes grid reliability and energy independence over aggressive emissions-target legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Bob Latta consistently supports Second Amendment rights, has received high grades and endorsements from pro-gun organizations, and has voted against or criticized regulatory actions that expand federal firearm restrictions. His record emphasizes defending gun ownership while opposing new federal regulations such as the ATF pistol-brace rule.
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