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Robert Owsiak Jr.

OH-05 Republican nominee?

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MAY 6, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleCandidate

Political ideologyLibertarian Republican

LocationOhio

Notable personal detailsRobert L. Owsiak Jr. is an Ohio Republican who ran for U.S. House in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District in the March 19, 2024 Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Bob Latta. He has been publicly identified as being from Sheffield Lake, Ohio. In 2026, he appeared on a Lorain County Board of Elections primary candidate list for U.S. Representative (OH-05) with a status shown as disqualified.

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Positions

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Economy & Taxes

The candidate says the federal government overspends and that the federal budget needs significant spending cuts; he supports generating revenue from legalizing and taxing marijuana. No explicit support for raising taxes on upper-income earners or for major redistributive tax measures was found in the sourced material.

Immigration & Border

Supports legal immigration for people who follow the proper procedures while emphasizing the need to secure the border and know who is entering the country; expresses that the border should be treated like a home’s front door and supports removal/expedited removal of those who enter illegally.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports women making their own decisions about abortion and has described a libertarian stance on abortion access. Public coverage characterizes his position as favoring individual choice rather than restrictive bans.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong Second Amendment rights and opposes restricting law‑abiding citizens from owning or carrying firearms while framing gun violence primarily as a mental‑health and crime problem. Emphasizes protecting the right of citizens to defend themselves and aligns with a pro‑gun stance common among Republicans. No clear support for major new gun‑control measures is recorded in available statements.

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