Federal
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- 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).
Taxes & budget
Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
No documented position found.
Bob LattaRepublican
- Voted for the 2025 tax relief and Medicaid bill.In office
Economy & jobs
Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
No documented position found.
Bob LattaRepublican
- Introduced BEDROCK Act to reshore American manufacturing.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
No documented position found.
Bob LattaRepublican
- Introduced bill to streamline rural broadband deployment.In office
- Introduced bill to protect Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries.In office
Health & human services
Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
No documented position found.
Bob LattaRepublican
- Introduced bill on Medicaid home-care program transparency.In office
- Co-introduced bill reauthorizing faster over-the-counter medicine approvals.In office
Government & transparency
Brian A. ShaverDemocratic
- Supports campaign finance limits and congressional term limits.
- Supports rules barring officials from profiting from office.
Michael J. VeloffLibertarian
No documented position found.
Bob LattaRepublican
- Voted for defense spending on U.S. military equipment.In office
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.