David J. Taylor

In the 2024 House race for OH-2, David J. Taylor (R) won with 73.6% of the vote, defeating Samantha Meadows (D) who received 26.4%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. David J. Taylor's 47.1-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Brad Wenstrup (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.