Ohio's 2nd Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Adams County
- Brown County
- Clermont County
- Clinton County
- Fayette County
- Gallia County
- Highland County
- Hocking County
- Jackson County
- Lawrence County
- Meigs County
- Pickaway County
- Pike County
- Ross County
- Scioto County
- Vinton County
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Your representatives

David J. Taylor
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2025
Raised $1,095,248 · Cash on hand $442,977 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How David J. Taylor voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad WenstrupWinner | R | 192,117 | 74.50% |
| Samantha Meadows | D | 65,745 | 25.50% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad WenstrupWinner | R | 230,430 | 61.08% |
| Jaime M. Castle | D | 146,781 | 38.91% |
| James J. Condit Jr. | Write-in | 37 | 0.01% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 790,454 | 11,883,304 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 39.8 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $67,801 | $72,212 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 13.4% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5% | 32.4% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.5% | 5.1% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 91.9% | 75.0% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 2.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 1.4% | 5.5% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗