Neil Patel
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
OH-13 Republican nominee?
$8.1K
MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
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$8.1KMAY 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political Positions
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.
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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.
Latest News
Neil Patel is running in the Republican primary for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. He is one of five candidates competing for the nomination, and the winner will go on to challenge Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes in the general election. The district was redrawn to favor Democrats, making the race a difficult one for Republicans.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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