Jerrad Christian
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
$8.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Jerrad Christian is trading at 2% to win the OH-12 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSoftware engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOhio
BackgroundSoftware engineer
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EducationOhio University (attended)
Notable personal detailsJerrad Shane Christian is a U.S. Navy veteran and software engineer who has run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. He served in the Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, later using the GI Bill to attend Ohio University. His campaign committee is Citizens for J Christian.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the wealthy and closing corporate tax loopholes, ending corporate tax giveaways, and taxing capital gains at rates comparable to wages. Advocates expanding social programs (universal healthcare, uncapping Social Security payroll contributions) and raising the minimum wage to strengthen the middle class and fund public goods.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and Medicare-for-All-style expansion to ensure coverage for everyone, and advocates expanding access to government-run health programs and related services. Emphasizes increased funding for VA care, mental health support, and community health access.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate calls for abolishing ICE as it currently exists and replacing it with a narrowly tailored, accountable system; he emphasizes prosecuting agents who violate laws and centering accountability in immigration enforcement. His platform opposes enforcement practices that separate families and operate detention facilities without oversight.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying abortion rights and protecting access to reproductive care, including birth control and IVF. The campaign platform explicitly calls for protecting those rights previously provided by Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding renewable energy and modernizing the grid while also endorsing nuclear power and carbon pricing; backs policies to reduce household energy costs through efficiency, home weatherization, and rooftop solar. Advocates capping orphaned gas wells, stronger bonding for well cleanup, and investments in storage and grid upgrades to improve reliability and affordability. Emphasizes balancing domestic energy production with clean-energy scaling and conservation programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks/closing loopholes and the use of red-flag / extreme-risk measures while also expressing support for Second Amendment rights. Endorses some gun-safety regulations alongside respect for lawful gun ownership.
Latest News
Jerrad Christian is being mentioned in coverage of AI-focused super PAC spending in Texas races ahead of the 2026 elections. The reporting says these groups are pouring money into state and federal contests as they compete over future AI policy. There are no other clear recent developments about Christian in the provided summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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