David Esrati
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-10 Democratic nominee?
$47.8K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — OH-10 Democratic nominee?
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0.1%chance to win
$47.8KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAdvertising/marketing executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age63 years old (Sep 14, 1962)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundAdvertising/marketing executive
EducationWright State University — B.A./Bachelor’s in Marketing (1988)
Notable personal detailsDavid Esrati is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 10th Congressional District and has filed with the Federal Election Commission as a challenger. He is a Wright State University graduate and has worked in marketing/advertising and related business roles, and has maintained a long-running Dayton-area political blog. He has also described himself as a U.S. Army veteran and a community activist focused on government accountability and political reform.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes lowering the cost of living and providing property-tax and housing relief, and criticizes fees businesses pay related to payroll/tax processing; campaign materials also prioritize workforce development, infrastructure, and clean energy. There is no clear, detailed proposal on broader tax changes (for example, raising taxes on the wealthy or large-scale tax cuts) found in the cited campaign pages and public statements.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare through government options, including allowing people (and small businesses as an interim step) to buy into Medicare and pursuing universal-coverage goals. Emphasizes quality, affordable healthcare as a central campaign priority and restoration of federal protections for reproductive care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports creating a path to legal work status and citizenship for undocumented workers and integrating them into the formal economy while excluding those convicted of crimes; frames expanded legal pathways and regularization as an economic and humane approach to immigration. Identifies immigrant labor as vital to local economies and advocates legalization rather than mass deportation for otherwise eligible workers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to safe, legal abortion and describes himself as pro-choice; favors restoring federal protections for abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy and measures to fight climate change, including emission-free vehicles, expanded public transit and electric high-speed rail, recycling, and policies to reduce sprawl. Emphasizes the need to "fight climate change now" and endorses clean-energy development and related infrastructure investments.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports significant firearm restrictions including limiting ownership of military-style weapons to military personnel, treating weapons of war as for the military rather than civilians, and advocating stricter storage/controls and constitutional mechanisms for gun control.
Latest News
David Esrati is in the news because he is part of the crowded Democratic field in Ohio’s newly redrawn 10th Congressional District, where six Democrats are competing for the chance to face Republican incumbent Mike Turner. The primary has already been held, and the race is now moving toward the general election. Broader Ohio election coverage also points to a competitive 2026 cycle, with redistricting and turnout trends shaping several House contests across the state.
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Campaign Fundraising
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