Federal
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
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Term 2 years
Candidates 3
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 Crawford, Hancock, Huron, Lorain, Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot counties; most of Wood County (all but Northwood, Perrysburg, Rossford and part of Perrysburg Township); and eastern Richland County (part of Mansfield and Bloominggrove, Butler, Cass, Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Mifflin, Plymouth, Sandusky, Sharon, Springfield and Weller townships).
The gist Supports campaign finance limits and congressional term limits. Supports rules barring officials from profiting from office. More about Brian View sources (1) Supports campaign finance limits and congressional term limits.
Supports rules barring officials from profiting from office.
MV Michael J. Veloff Libertarian
The gist No documented position found.
Bob Latta Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives Bob Latta Republican Incumbent
U.S. Representative
The gist Introduced BEDROCK Act to reshore American manufacturing.In office Introduced bill to streamline rural broadband deployment.In office Introduced bill to protect Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries.In office Introduced bill on Medicaid home-care program transparency.In office Co-introduced bill reauthorizing faster over-the-counter medicine approvals.In office Voted for the 2025 tax relief and Medicaid bill.In office Voted for defense spending on U.S. military equipment.In office In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
More about Bob View sources (3) Introduced BEDROCK Act to reshore American manufacturing.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Latta, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan BEDROCK Act to Reshore American Manufacturing” Introduced bill to streamline rural broadband deployment.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Latta Introduces the WIRELESS Leadership Act to Streamline Rural Broadband Internet Deployment” Introduced bill to protect Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Latta, Carter Introduce Bill to Protect American Wi-Fi from Foreign Adversaries” Introduced bill on Medicaid home-care program transparency.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Latta Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid HCBS Programs” Co-introduced bill reauthorizing faster over-the-counter medicine approvals.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Improved Access to Over-the-Counter Medicines” Voted for the 2025 tax relief and Medicaid bill.
Issues | Congressman Bob Latta Government record · Office of Rep. Bob Latta · latta.house.gov
“Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance” Voted for defense spending on U.S. military equipment.
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