OH-05 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOhio
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationLiberty-Benton High School (graduated 2013)
Notable personal detailsDaniel John Burket is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a small business owner from Findlay, Ohio, and became owner of Stevi B’s Pizza in June 2017 after managing the restaurant while in college. He studied political science and finance at Ohio University and later transferred to Bowling Green State University. He has served on the board of the Blanchard Valley Center since 2020 and has served as board president.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports strengthening social safety-net programs and targeted revenue changes to increase funding for social programs. Advocates raising the Social Security income cap and opposing tariffs that raise costs for families and small businesses. Emphasizes lowering costs for families and preserving/expanding programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Healthcare
The candidate says healthcare should be a right and supports a public option and phasing out the Affordable Care Act toward a public system; he also calls for guaranteed care for children and reversing Medicaid spending cuts.
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Immigration & Border
Advocates for fixing the U.S. immigration system by establishing a permanent, fair, and simplified process that speeds legal processing, bolsters legal immigration, and helps prevent illegal immigration.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in renewable and ‘greener’ energy technologies while maintaining existing fossil-fuel systems during transition. Proposes boosting solar energy production using federal and commercial property to increase supply, reduce grid strain, and lower costs for consumers.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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