Bill O'Neill
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-14 Democratic nominee?
$5.6K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
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$5.6KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Judge
PartyDemocratic
Age79 years old (May 6, 1947)
GenderMale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundJudge
EducationOhio University
Notable personal detailsWilliam M. O'Neill is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio’s 14th Congressional District. He served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio from January 2013 until resigning in January 2018, and previously served on the Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals. He has worked as an assistant Ohio attorney general, a private-practice attorney, a registered nurse, and a reporter. He is a U.S. Army veteran who retired as a lieutenant colonel and received the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded government programs (Medicare for All and green-energy investments) and advocates policies that expand public services and government-led incentives; emphasizes protecting residents’ "hard-earned dollars" while promoting public investment in renewables and transit. Does not provide a detailed tax-rate proposal on the campaign site, but platform priorities imply support for increased public spending financed at the federal/state level rather than tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and describes the current private insurance model as unfair, prioritizing insurance profits over people; favors guaranteed, quality healthcare for every citizen.
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Climate & Energy
Supports increasing energy efficiency, promoting solar and wind projects, backing incentives for homeowners and businesses to adopt clean energy, and investing in workforce training for clean-technology jobs. Advocates attracting clean-technology investment to the district while advancing incentives for clean energy adoption.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strict regulation of military-style/assault weapons, including a mandatory permit process and annual permitting with penalties for noncompliance. Advocates measures to track and limit access to assault-style firearms as part of broader gun-safety policy.
Latest News
Bill O’Neill is being mentioned in coverage of Ohio’s 2026 election landscape, but the recent summaries do not show a new, specific development about his own campaign. The broader reporting focuses on redistricting, competitive House races, and the state’s governor and Senate contests. One older item identifies him as one of three Democrats challenging Republican Dave Joyce in Ohio’s 14th District, but it does not provide a newer update on that race.
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