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Democrat
Brian Poindexter
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
$128.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Brian Poindexter is trading at 77% to win the OH-07 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
LocationOhio
BackgroundUnion ironworker
EducationCuyahoga Community College — Associate Degree, Applied Industrial Technology
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Notable personal detailsBrian K. Poindexter is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a union ironworker (Ironworkers Local 17) and has served as an at-large member of Brook Park City Council. His campaign biography states he earned an Associate Degree in Applied Industrial Technology from Cuyahoga Community College and has also worked as a union organizer and apprenticeship instructor.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes policies that prioritize working families over corporate profits, criticizes tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy and large corporations, and calls for holding companies accountable while strengthening wages and affordability. The campaign frames tax policy as one where working people should not be the ones to shoulder deficits or sacrifices.
Healthcare
The candidate supports strengthening access to care, increasing price and coverage transparency, and making healthcare portable so coverage does not disappear when a job ends. The plan emphasizes protecting workers from losing coverage and reducing financial barriers to care.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 11, 2026
Brian Poindexter is getting a major boost from national Democrats in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, with the DCCC adding him to its Red to Blue program. That signals more money and attention in a race that has become much more competitive as Republican Rep. Max Miller faces domestic violence allegations and an ethics investigation. Early polling has shown Poindexter ahead or close, and Cook Political Report has moved the seat to toss-up.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer2 days ago
National Democrats make Ohio Congressman Max Miller a top 2026 target
Positive
Ccleveland.com3 days ago
Max Miller remains on Ohio ballot, despite deadline to withdrawal, vows to stay in race
Positive
NNewsweek16 days ago
Max Miller Faces Domestic Violence Claims-Could Democrats Flip His Seat?
Neutral
Ccleveland.com4 months ago
From ironworker to ex-county executive, eight Democrats are gunning for Max Miller’s seat
Neutral
Latest Polls
OH-07 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
18OH-07 Democratic nominee?
Bernie SandersU.S. Sen. Bernie SandersAmerican Federation of Government EmployeesCongressional Progressive Caucus PACWorking Families PartyTim RyanOur RevolutionUnited She Stands OhioAssociation of Flight Attendants-CWACleveland (OH) Stonewall DemocratsCommittee to Protect HealthcareInternational Association of Machinists
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$603.2K
$452.4K
$301.6K
$150.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$603.2K
$312.3K
$290.9K
$16.2K
Source: FEC