Rep. Dave J. Taylor, a Clermont County Republican, is running for reelection to Ohio's 2nd Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democratic candidate Jennifer Mazzuckelli.
The seat carries a two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Born: Nov. 16, 1969, in Ohio
- Residence: Clermont County, where he lives with his wife of 29 years, Charity, and their three daughters, according to his congressional website
- Education: High school diploma, Amelia High School; bachelor's degree, Miami University (1992); juris doctor, University of Dayton (1996)
Experience and public service
Taylor represents Ohio's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House, according to BallotReady profile data. He also owns and operates Sardinia Ready Mix Inc. and previously served as a prosecuting attorney, according to the same source.
In Congress, Taylor sits on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he serves as vice chairman of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, according to his congressional committees page. He co-chairs the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus.
On the issues
The following positions are Taylor's own statements, drawn from his responses on his campaign website via BallotReady.
Taxes and budget: Taylor said he will "author legislation that requires Congress to balance the budget before they get paid, and forces them to only spend within our means to help us regain control of our future."
Economy and energy: Taylor said easing inflation on working families means cutting taxes and bringing jobs back to the United States. He called for ending what he described as a stigma on fossil fuels and investing in nuclear energy. On cryptocurrency, he said he would oppose unnecessary regulations and support a clear regulatory framework.
Immigration and border security: Taylor said he would push to finish what he called "President Trump's wall," increase funding for Border Patrol officers and deploy military personnel when necessary.
Abortion: Taylor describes himself as pro-life. He said he believes "the unborn deserve to be protected by the law" and called for prioritizing adoption access, child care access and laws holding men equally responsible.
Education: Taylor said he supports defunding and dismantling the Department of Education, restoring parental rights and expanding school choice.
Endorsements
The following endorsements were claimed by the endorsing organizations, according to BallotReady profile data:
- Clermont County Republican Party
- Scioto County GOP
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Candidate positions were drawn from Taylor's responses to BallotReady questionnaires and his campaign website. The Loveland-Symmes Chronicle presents this profile as a voter resource and does not endorse candidates.
