Who Is Running in Ohio Congressional District 1st in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Greg Landsman
(Incumbent)Economy
HighGreg Landsman states the economy is broken for most Americans and aims to return wealth and power to them. He advocates for investing in job training, small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and protecting the right to organize. He also supports investing in childcare providers and introduced legislation to cap insulin costs for children and decrease prescription drug prices for seniors. Landsman believes hard work should pay off and seeks to fix the economy and get prices down.
Immigration
HighGreg Landsman voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. He also opposed the Secure the Border Act, a significant border security and immigration enforcement bill. Landsman has criticized actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, stating their methods created chaos and posed a public safety threat, and called for their immediate withdrawal.
Healthcare
HighCongressman Greg Landsman opposes cuts to healthcare subsidies, stating that 22 million Americans, including 32,000 in his district, would face increased costs. He has collaborated with Republicans and Democrats on a bipartisan plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years with reforms. Landsman also criticized legislation that reduced healthcare provisions to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Greg Landsman |
|---|---|
| Economy | Greg Landsman states the economy is broken for most Americans and aims to return wealth and power to them. He advocates for investing in job training, small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and protecting the right to organize. He also supports investing in childcare providers and introduced legislation to cap insulin costs for children and decrease prescription drug prices for seniors. Landsman believes hard work should pay off and seeks to fix the economy and get prices down. High |
| Immigration | Greg Landsman voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. He also opposed the Secure the Border Act, a significant border security and immigration enforcement bill. Landsman has criticized actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, stating their methods created chaos and posed a public safety threat, and called for their immediate withdrawal. High |
| Healthcare | Congressman Greg Landsman opposes cuts to healthcare subsidies, stating that 22 million Americans, including 32,000 in his district, would face increased costs. He has collaborated with Republicans and Democrats on a bipartisan plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years with reforms. Landsman also criticized legislation that reduced healthcare provisions to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. High |
| Climate & Energy | Greg Landsman has a 97% score in 2025 and a 98% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters, reflecting strong support for environmental policies. He has voted against bills that would block funding for environmental justice, limit federal agencies' response to the climate crisis, and roll back methane polluter fees. Landsman also supports clean energy initiatives aimed at lowering energy prices and addressing the climate crisis. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Greg Landsman strongly supports abortion and reproductive rights, as evidenced by his voting record against legislation like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. He also voted against measures that would reverse Title IX protections and prohibit reimbursement for servicemembers' abortion services. Landsman supports the Restore Personal Liberties Act to codify reproductive freedom, stating that medical decisions should be made by individuals, doctors, and parents, not politicians. He is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. High |
| Foreign Policy | Congressman Greg Landsman supported U.S. military strikes on Iran in February 2026, stating that the U.S. was destroying Iran’s missiles and bombs to stop them from taking more lives, targeting military infrastructure. He cited Iran's history of causing bloodshed and mayhem, expressing trust in military judgment for these actions. He also voted against a Department of Homeland Security funding bill in January 2026, expressing concerns about the administration's use of ICE. High |
| Education | Greg Landsman, a former teacher, advocates for quality education, citing its importance and the goal for all students to access training without crushing debt. He supported the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, providing two years of preschool. In Congress, he aims for increased public school funding and better teacher pay. He also works to lower college costs, expand career and technical education, and introduced a bipartisan bill for low-income student housing. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Greg Landsman advocates for public safety and community protection, stating his commitment to end gun violence. He intends to fight for universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions, and a ban on assault weapons. He supports the 21st Century Anti-Crime Act, which aims to implement gun reform and help communities hire and retain law enforcement officers. High |
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