Incumbent
OH-02 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationMiami University (Oxford, Ohio)
Notable personal detailsDavid James Taylor is a Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 2nd congressional district, first taking office in January 2025. He has described his background as a businessman and attorney, and previously worked in the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office. He has run a campaign emphasizing conservative priorities and has been married to his wife, Charity Taylor, with three daughters.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lowering taxes and has pledged to oppose new or increased income taxes, and emphasizes reducing government spending and supporting small businesses. His public materials and campaign statements commit to tax cuts and oppose tax increases.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including empowering ICE to detain/remand noncitizens who commit crimes and making certain benefit fraud grounds for deportation; describes the southern border as a security crisis needing tougher policies.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
David Taylor describes himself as pro‑life and opposes abortion but has said he does not support a total ban and believes there should be exceptions. He frames his stance as a pro‑life conservative rather than advocating for a complete prohibition.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach emphasizing American energy independence, increased fossil fuel production, and investment in nuclear energy while opposing aggressive regulatory limits on fossil fuels. Focuses on market-driven energy development and local energy project funding.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate strongly supports Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun-control measures. He has described new gun laws as unlikely to prevent violence and has received endorsements/ratings from pro-gun organizations indicating fully pro-gun positions.
Fundraising
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