Prediction Edge
Republican
Neil Patel

Neil Patel

Overview

Current roleBusinessman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationOhio

BackgroundBusinessman

Show more

Notable personal detailsNiranjan Neil Patel is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has an authorized campaign committee, NEIL FOR OHIO, registered with the Federal Election Commission. Public profiles describe him as a businessman.

SourcesShow
fec.govdocquery.fec.govivoterguide.comen.wikipedia.orgohiocapitaljournal.comintegrityindex.usballotready.orgthecandidate.comapps.npr.orgwosu.orgusa.govonyourballot.vote411.orgohiogop.orgboe.ohio.govtransition.fec.govdeepblue.lib.umich.edugovinfo.govarxiv.orgwcpo.comspringfieldnewssun.comdaytondailynews.comdemocracyinaction.usneildpatel.github.iojustfacts.votesmart.orgashtabulagop.comoh.onair.cchuron.boe.ohio.govpolitics1.comboe.ottawa.oh.govdl1.en-us.nina.aztransparencyusa.orgaxios.comwilliamscountyoh.govlegislation.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orgassets.apnews.comdurbin.senate.govforeignaffairs.house.govnga.orgjudiciary.house.govkaptur.house.gov

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.

Show more

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 updatedJun 12, 2026

Neil Patel is one of five Republican candidates running 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, making the Republican primary especially important.

fec.gov+41
Articles
ABAkron Beacon Journal3 months ago

Meet the 5 candidates for Republican spot in OH-13 U.S. House race

Neutral
WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit1 month ago

Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor

Neutral

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$42.0K
$31.5K
$21.0K
$10.5K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$42.0K
$9.4K
$32.6K
$2.0K

Source: FEC

New updates coming soon

We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.

  • Polls
  • Endorsements