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Ohio Democratic Governor nominee?
$46.9K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age49 years old (Dec 4, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationOhio University — B.A., Economics and Political Science
Notable personal detailsGregory John Landsman is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2022 and serving since January 2023. He previously served on the Cincinnati City Council (2018–2022) and has worked as a public school teacher and in education and community initiatives roles, including leadership positions with Strive Partnership and the State of Ohio under Governor Ted Strickland. He earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Ohio University and a master’s degree in Theology from Harvard University. He lives in Cincinnati with his wife, Sarah, and their two children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports fixing the tax code so wealthy individuals and corporations pay more and backing targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses, including expanding the Child Tax Credit. Advocates investing in social programs (healthcare, childcare, education) and opposes large cuts to those programs while criticizing tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-wealthy. Favors bipartisan measures that provide tax relief to families and small businesses alongside tax-code changes to reduce inequality.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting Affordable Care Act coverage and subsidies to keep premiums affordable and prevent people losing coverage; has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs for young people and backed bipartisan efforts to extend enhanced premium tax credits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports increased funding for border personnel, immigration judges, and border technology while calling for comprehensive immigration reform. Advocates both for strengthened border enforcement capacity and for Congress to act on broader immigration reform measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law, opposes efforts to criminalize patients or providers for abortion care, and has joined the House Pro-Choice Caucus while stating he will protect access to contraception and IVF. Advocates restoring and protecting reproductive autonomy and opposing gestational bans that strip reproductive freedom.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive expansion of clean energy and environmental justice policies, has backed city-level goals for 100% clean energy and promotes federal action on climate and clean energy investments while emphasizing jobs and equitable outcomes.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports comprehensive/expanded background checks, an assault-weapons ban (described as banning "weapons of war"), and other gun-safety measures including safe storage laws; has joined the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and cosponsored related federal legislation. Positions emphasize keeping guns out of the hands of people who would do harm and reducing gun violence through restrictions and reforms.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Greg Landsman is in the news after publishing an open letter to Donald Trump criticizing Trump’s policies on tariffs, healthcare, and immigration and arguing they are hurting communities in Southwest Ohio. He urged Trump to work with Congress to address these issues and support local needs. Landsman is also appearing in coverage of Ohio’s May 5, 2026 primary after the Secretary of State confirmed the list of qualified candidates.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3 months ago
Trump should know what's happening in Ohio, Landsman writes
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CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer4 months ago
Who qualified for the 2026 Ohio primary election? See names, key dates
Neutral
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer4 months ago
Cincinnati Democratic congressman to face primary challenger
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$3.7M
$2.8M
$1.9M
$930.0K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.8M
$68.0K
$2.7M
$112.5K
Cycle 2024
$3.7M
$180.1K
$3.6M
$150.3K
Cycle 2026
$3.6M
$2.9M
$885.8K
$55.4K
Source: FEC
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