Jan Kinner
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-10 Democratic nominee?
$47.8K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
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$47.8KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired; colonel)
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationOhio
BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired; colonel)
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Notable personal detailsJan Kinner is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 10th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with assignments at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and as a professor at the Defense Acquisition University in Kettering, Ohio. His campaign biography also states he has experience in information technology, program management, and contracting, and that he volunteers as an Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) counselor.
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Jan Kinner is in the news because the race he is tied to appears to be getting more competitive. Recent reporting says Ohio House districts are shifting after redistricting and primary results, with the Dayton-area 10th District specifically mentioned as part of the broader set of contested races. Separate coverage also says some Republican-held House seats are being rated less safely Republican ahead of the 2026 midterms, which adds to the uncertainty around the district.
Map Shows Shift in Midterm Districts From ‘Solid’ Republican to ‘Likely’
In Ohio, the U.S. Senate contest is seen as crucial for control of the chamber
How the 9th congressional district may get caught up in battle for U.S. House
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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