OH-14 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundPublic administration professional
EducationKent State University (MPA)
Notable personal detailsMichele Nicole “Niki” Frenchko is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio’s 14th Congressional District. She previously served as a Trumbull County commissioner and has been active in local government and public administration. Her 2026 federal candidacy is registered with the Federal Election Commission under the name Nicole, Frenchko Michele, with an authorized principal campaign committee, Niki Frenchko for Congress. Her campaign materials describe her as a former U.S. Army Reserve soldier.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering the cost of living and eliminating property taxes, and promotes using statutory economic development tools to attract industry and fund infrastructure. Positions are framed within a conservative, America First platform that emphasizes support for working families, farmers, and reduced tax burdens.
Immigration & Border
The candidate prioritizes border security as part of an "America First" campaign and highlights enforcement-related work such as cooperating with federal agencies to shut down human trafficking. Her public campaign materials emphasize stronger border controls within a conservative platform.
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Climate & Energy
Niki Frenchko has expressed general support for protecting the climate and has participated in county decisions that reference clean-energy technologies (for example EV adoption in infrastructure projects), but there is no detailed public policy platform or specific federal climate/energy proposals located in campaign or news materials reviewed.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protection of Second Amendment rights and emphasizes protecting public safety and support for law enforcement as part of her campaign platform.
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