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2026 candidates we're tracking in OH-4
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Jim Jordan
Republican
Incumbent
Jordan earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin, a master's in education from Ohio State University, and a law degree from Capital University before being elected a four-time state wrestling champion turned two-time NCAA wrestling champion, per the official House biography. He has represented Ohio's 4th District in Congress and chairs the House Judiciary Committee, per the official House biography.
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Joshua D. Kolasinski
Democratic
Joshua D. Kolasinski is a small business owner, per coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.
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Tracey L. Tackett
Independent
Tackett is a Springfield city commissioner elected in 2023 and the city's assistant mayor, and has owned and operated the Sip and Dipity Paint Bar for 12 years, per her campaign site. She holds degrees from Wittenberg University and Ohio State and is certified for the November 3, 2026 ballot with no party designation after election officials validated her petition in July, per the Springfield News-Sun and the Delaware, Richland and Clark county boards of elections' certified candidate lists.
About this race
Ohio's 4th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.