OH-08 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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EducationBall State University (attended; 2005–2009)
Notable personal detailsMadaris Grant is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a small business owner and has described earning a football scholarship to Ball State University. He has run for office on a platform emphasizing lowering costs, education funding, government reform, healthcare access, and support for workers.
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Healthcare
The candidate supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting people with pre-existing conditions, and investing in community health clinics, mental health services, and preventive care. The campaign frames healthcare as a right and calls for policies to increase affordability and access.
Climate & Energy
Madaris Grant’s campaign platform emphasizes job training and workforce development for "jobs of the future in clean energy" but provides no detailed climate targets, regulatory positions, or specific energy policy proposals. Public campaign materials focus on economic and workforce benefits rather than explicit commitments on emissions, fossil fuel policy, or major climate legislation. The available public record does not clearly place him for or against aggressive climate policy.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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