OH-11 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEducator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOhio
BackgroundEducator
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Notable personal detailsArdelia Holmes is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. Her FEC statement of candidacy lists her residence in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and identifies her principal campaign committee as “Ardelia Holmes for Congress.” She has described her background as an educator and as a systems strategist, with prior involvement in local school board politics in Shaker Heights.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes raising wages, investing in small businesses, and redirecting federal resources toward local production and public services rather than vouchers or out‑of‑state corporate contractors. The campaign materials describe economic stability and investments as priorities but do not state explicit positions on tax rates for individuals or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid to provide a universal baseline of health coverage and integrating mental-health care into federally funded housing, education, and workforce programs. Views healthcare as a foundation that should follow the person rather than be tied to employment and favors strengthening programs so Medicaid functions as a guaranteed floor of coverage.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose early in pregnancy while endorsing state interest after fetal viability; allows exceptions to protect the mother’s life. Position supports abortion access with a viability-based limit rather than an unrestricted approach.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports real gun safety laws that protect responsible owners while reducing illegal, unregistered firearms; favors tracking and removing illegal guns from streets and holding gun manufacturers accountable for trafficking loopholes. Emphasizes balancing community safety with constitutional rights rather than criminalizing lawful ownership.
News
Ardelia Holmes is in the news because she is part of the Democratic primary contest in Ohio's 11th Congressional District. The race is set for May 5 and is being closely watched because it is likely to decide who holds the seat in 2027. The available reporting does not clearly say whether Holmes is the certified Democratic nominee, so the picture remains somewhat unclear.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ardelia Holmes for OH-11 Democratic nominee?
Citizens' Impeachment Courage Candidate
Public endorsement
Citizens' Impeachment Courage Candidate endorsed Ardelia Holmes.
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