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Eric Conroy

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio

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Republican

Eric Conroy

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio

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OH-01 House winner?

$13.7K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Live Odds

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

Eric Conroy is trading at 13% to win the OH-01 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Air Force intelligence officer

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationOhio

BackgroundU.S. Air Force intelligence officer

EducationElder High School

Notable personal detailsEric Conroy is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio's 1st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an intelligence officer, reaching the rank of Captain, and later worked for the CIA as an operations/case officer conducting overseas missions. He is from Cincinnati and graduated from Elder High School and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate opposes tax increases and emphasizes stopping reckless government spending, advocating for rebuilding the middle-class economy through tax restraint and reduced spending. Policy messaging aligns with pro-tax-cut, fiscally conservative positions.

Healthcare

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare and opposes benefit cuts; no clear public position on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare-for-All, a public option, or market-based healthcare reforms is stated on campaign materials.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border enforcement and tighter border security using enhanced enforcement, technology, and policies to stop illegal immigration and protect communities; emphasizes interdiction of illegal drugs such as fentanyl and federal enforcement of immigration laws.

Climate & Energy

Supports restoring American energy independence to reduce fuel costs and favors removing regulatory 'red tape' that suppresses businesses; emphasizes controlling inflation and lowering energy costs rather than aggressive emissions regulation. Positions emphasize market-driven energy and economic priorities over large federal climate interventions.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate supports increased funding and resources for law enforcement, opposes cuts to police budgets, and favors holding repeat offenders accountable to improve public safety. There is no explicit policy statement on firearm-specific measures (e.g., background checks, assault-weapons bans) on the campaign site or in cited coverage.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Eric Conroy is running in the Republican primary for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, where he is one of four candidates seeking the nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman. The biggest recent development is that Donald Trump endorsed Conroy in the race. Reports also say Conroy has led the field in fundraising and endorsements as the May 5 primary approaches.

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Articles

CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer5 months ago