Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Ohio General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 5, Ohio

Bob Latta - R

►Websitewww.lattaforcongress.com

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Brian Shaver - D

►Websitewww.brianshaverforcongress.com/

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Michael Veloff - L

►Websitelp.org/candidate/michael-j-veloff/

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Dalton Franklin - I

►Websitewww.daltonfranklinforcongress.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government Corruption and Ethics

Voting Rights

Campaign Finance Reform

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Agriculture

Trade

Affordability Crisis

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Labor

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Constitution

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Religion

Child Care

American Values

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Military

Wars, Warmaking & Overseas Deployments