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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 5, 2026 Ohio Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 9, Ohio

Anthony Campbell - R

►Websitewww.campbell4.us/

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Jacob Frost - R

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Wayne Kinsel - R

►Websitewww.kinsel4congress.com/

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Derek Merrin - R

►Websitewww.derekmerrin.com

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Alea Nadeem - R

►Websitealeaforcongress.com/

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Madison Sheahan - R

►Websitewww.sheahanforohio.com/

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Josh Williams - R

►Websitejoshwilliamsforohio.com/

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Derek Merrin

Alea Nadeem

Josh Williams

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

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Housing & Communities

Homeownership

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Middle East

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government Transparency

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Inflation

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Farm Policies

Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets

Labor, Wages & Unions

Working Class

Education & Schools

Education

Local Control Over Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Persons with Disabilities

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance