Neil Patel

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Neil Patel

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OH-13 Republican nominee?

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MAY 6, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleCandidate

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationOhio

Notable personal detailsNiranjan “Neil” Patel is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been involved in community and international engagement efforts in Ohio and has been recognized by the Columbus City Council for community activism. He is associated with the campaign committee "NEIL FOR OHIO".

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border enforcement and finishing construction of a U.S.–Mexico border wall/fence as part of his platform. Positions focus on securing the border rather than proposing expanded legal pathways or protections for asylum seekers.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports restricting abortion and lists stopping abortion as a campaign priority; his profile indicates opposition to public funding for abortion providers.

Climate & Energy

Neil Patel has run in Ohio Republican primaries and publicly criticized Democratic energy policies, but his campaign materials and candidate questionnaires lack clear, specific policy proposals on climate or energy transition. Available public sources show limited or inconsistent answers on environmental questions rather than a coherent stated position on phasing fossil fuels or endorsing major clean-energy initiatives.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate expresses pro-gun views and has been rated favorably by gun-rights organizations. Public materials identify him as supporting Second Amendment rights while running as a Republican.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Neil Patel is one of five Republicans competing in the May 5 primary for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. The winner will go on to challenge incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes in the November election. The district was redrawn in 2025 to favor Democrats, which has shaped the Republican race.

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Articles

ABAkron Beacon Journal4 months ago