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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Adams, Athens, Brown, Clermont, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton and Washington counties, and southern Perry County (Bearfield, Coal, Jackson, Monday Creek, Monroe, Pleasant and Salt Lick townships and a small part of Pike Township).

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Jen MazzuckelliDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David J. TaylorRepublican

    • Introduced FIRE Act to end magazine capacity restrictions.In office
    • Supported the HALT Fentanyl Act and Laken Riley Act.In office

Education

Environment & parks

  • Jen MazzuckelliDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David J. TaylorRepublican

    • Supports fossil fuel production and nuclear energy investment.In office
    • Opposes subsidized solar development on prime farmland.In office

Health & human services

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.

U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District · 2026 General Election · The Gist