Robert Owsiak Jr.
Robert Owsiak Jr.
OH-05 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleParamedic
Political ideologyLibertarian Republican
LocationOhio
BackgroundParamedic
Notable personal detailsRobert L. Owsiak Jr. is an Ohio paramedic who ran as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio's 5th Congressional District in 2024, challenging incumbent Rep. Bob Latta in the GOP primary. He advanced policy messages focused on issues including mental health and drug problems based on his work experience. He has been described as a first-time candidate who had not previously held public office.
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Positions
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.
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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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