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2026 candidates we're tracking in OH-5
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Bob Latta
Republican
Incumbent
Latta holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and a law degree from the University of Toledo, and has represented Ohio's 5th District in Congress since 2007, per the official House biography. He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairs its Subcommittee on Energy, per the official House biography.
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Brian A. Shaver
Democratic
Shaver is president of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School, per the campaign site. A lifelong Northwest Ohioan born and raised in Fostoria, Shaver lives on a small family farm, per the campaign site.
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Michael J. Veloff
Libertarian
Michael J. Veloff holds a certified Libertarian petition line, per the Wood and Lorain county certified lists. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.
About this race
Ohio's 5th 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.