Daniel Crawford
OH-12 Democratic nominee?
$3.2K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleActivist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOhio
BackgroundActivist
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EducationAshford University — B.A., Political Science and Government (2013)
Notable personal detailsDaniel H. Crawford is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a Newark, Ohio resident and has been involved in local civic and political activity, including service on Newark’s charter review commission and participation in the Licking County Democratic Party’s central committee. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from Ashford University in 2013 and describes himself as an activist and community organizer.
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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 eight key districts. The update suggests the political environment is becoming more competitive and could improve Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Crawford is included in the provided summary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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