OH-12 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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.
News
Daniel Crawford is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race, as Republicans have lost ground in several key districts. The latest update says some seats once seen as safe are now more competitive, which could improve Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Crawford is included in the provided summary.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Daniel Crawford for OH-12 Democratic nominee?
Progressive Voter Network
Public figure
Progressive Voter Network endorsed Daniel Crawford in the Ohio 12th District primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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