John Butchko
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
John Butchko
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-07 Democratic nominee?
$48.9K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
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$48.9KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
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Current roleUnited Methodist Church pastor
PartyDemocratic
LocationOhio
BackgroundUnited Methodist Church pastor
Notable personal detailsJohn R. Butchko is a retired United Methodist Church elder who served for decades as a pastor in multiple conferences, including the East Ohio Conference. His appointments included serving as pastor at Westlake United Methodist Church (2009–2015) and other Ohio congregations, and he has been listed as retired since 2015. He was a Democratic candidate in the 2026 primary for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.
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John Butchko is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District. He is one of several Democrats seeking to challenge Republican Rep. Max Miller in a race that has become more competitive amid allegations against Miller and the resulting ethics investigation. Recent coverage has focused more on the broader district contest than on Butchko specifically, and there are no major new developments about his campaign in the summaries provided.
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