Incumbent
OH-02 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age56 years old (Nov 16, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundAttorney
EducationAmelia High School (Amelia, Ohio)
Notable personal detailsDavid James Taylor is an American attorney, business owner, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district (Republican) since January 3, 2025. He previously worked as an assistant prosecutor in Clermont County, Ohio, and has been involved in private business, including Sardinia Ready Mix. He earned a B.A. from Miami University (1992) and a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law (1996).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate pledges to oppose new taxes and supports cutting taxes and reducing federal government functions; campaign materials call for tax cuts to combat inflation and shrinking or eliminating federal departments. He signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge committing to oppose income tax increases and describes shrinking government spending as a priority.
Immigration & Border
Supports enforcement-first border policies including finishing President Trump’s border wall, increasing funding and resources for Border Patrol, deploying military personnel to the border when necessary, and prosecuting criminals and cartels involved in cross‑border trafficking.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
David Taylor identifies as pro-life and opposes abortion while supporting restrictions on abortion access; he does not support a total or absolute ban. His campaign and public materials emphasize limiting abortion and opposing taxpayer-funded abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" U.S. energy approach that emphasizes unleashing American energy production, including fossil fuels, while also investing in nuclear energy and prioritizing energy independence and economic concerns over aggressive emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports gun rights and opposes new gun-control legislation; he has presented pro‑Second Amendment positions and declined calls for additional restrictions after mass‑shooting incidents. He has been rated as fully pro‑gun by a state gun‑rights group.
News
David Taylor is in the news mainly because he is the Republican incumbent in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, where Democrats Jen Mazzuckelli and Todd Wilson are competing in the primary to challenge him. The race is moving toward the May 5 primary, with early voting already underway. He also recently joined other Ohio politicians in expressing condolences after Ohio airmen were identified among those killed in a plane crash over Iraq.
Fundraising
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Cycle 2026
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