Daniel Crawford
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-12 Democratic nominee?
$3.2K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — OH-12 Democratic nominee?
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0.1%chance to win
$3.2KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommunity activist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOhio
BackgroundCommunity activist
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Notable personal detailsDaniel H. Crawford III is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District in 2026. He has been active in local politics in Licking County for many years, including roles with local Democratic organizations and service on the Newark Charter Review Commission. He has described himself as a community activist and has been involved in organizing local grassroots efforts in Newark, Ohio.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes living-wage job creation and proposes using targeted tax abatements for small, family-owned businesses rather than larger corporations as a local economic development tool. No clear stance was found on broader tax policy such as overall tax increases, tax cuts, or federal/state tax reform.
Public Safety & Guns
Daniel Crawford has emphasized public safety priorities such as increasing pay for police and firefighters and community engagement but has not published a clear position on firearm regulations or specific gun-policy measures.
Latest News
Daniel Crawford is being mentioned in the context of the 2026 election cycle, where outside money and super PAC spending are shaping races and candidate strategy. Recent coverage points to heavy AI-related spending in Texas and broader midterm shifts that could make several House contests more competitive. The reporting does not give many direct details about Crawford himself, so his specific role in these developments is unclear.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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