Neil Patel
OH-13 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOhio
BackgroundBusinessman
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Notable personal detailsNiranjan “Neil” Patel is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has a principal campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission, Neil for Ohio. Public election guides and race coverage describe him as a businessman and hotel owner in Ohio.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports protecting the Trump tax cuts and reducing the size of government as a means to balance the budget and avoid higher taxes on paychecks.
Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform that includes expanding immigration courts to speed cases and a pathway to residency for the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.; has also advocated for high-skilled immigration. No evidence found of advocacy for major enforcement-only or restrictionist measures.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Neil Patel has indicated that abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive government funding, but has not provided a clear, detailed public position on when abortion should be permitted or specific restrictions/bans. Publicly available questionnaire responses and campaign materials do not state a comprehensive stance on abortion access or gestational limits.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun rights and identifies as pro-gun while running as a Republican for U.S. House (OH-13). Holds pro-Second Amendment positions as reflected by a high rating from the NRA and past local reporting describing him as ‘pro gun.’
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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