Incumbent
David Taylor
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
$4.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
David Taylor is trading at 92% to win the OH-02 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest 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. Separate coverage says recent Supreme Court election rulings could shape the 2026 midterms in ways that may help Republicans, which could affect Taylor’s race. He also recently joined Ohio officials in expressing condolences after the deaths of three Ohio airmen killed in a plane crash over Iraq.
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Campaign Fundraising
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