
Candidate for U.S. Senator (special election)
Bill Redpath
Redpath (listed on the ballot as William B. Redpath) is a certified public accountant and longtime Libertarian Party official who chaired the Libertarian National Committee from 2006 to 2010. He has run for office as a Libertarian several times in Virginia and Illinois. His campaign focuses on ending tariffs, cutting federal spending, open immigration, a non-interventionist foreign policy, and ballot access reform.
- Current or most recent role
- Retired business valuation professional; former Libertarian National Committee chair
- Hometown
- Perrysburg (raised in Findlay)
- Campaign website
- billredpath.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Describes himself as a nine-time Libertarian candidate and 24-year member of the Libertarian National Committee, including as its chair from 2006 to 2010.[1]
- Says reducing federal spending is needed to avoid a debt crisis and higher inflation.[1],[2]
- Says he has worked for almost 40 years to change election laws, including lowering ballot access requirements for third-party and independent candidates.[1]
Background
- Managing Director, Summit Ridge Group (business valuation)[1]
- Vice President, BIA Advisory Services, Washington, D.C. · 1985–2020[1]
- Chair (member for 24 years total), Libertarian National Committee · 2006–2010[1]
- Senior financial analyst, National Broadcasting Company (NBC), New York · 1984–1985[1]
- Internal auditor, American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), New York · 1983–1984[1]
- Auditor, Arthur Andersen, Cincinnati · 1980–1982[1]
Education
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSupports repealing all U.S. tariffs, a policy of unilateral free trade, repealing the Jones Act maritime law, and ending price-support programs such as the sugar program.[1],[2]
- TaxesSupports reducing federal spending, including ending corporate welfare, and changing the Federal Reserve's mandate to focus on keeping inflation at or below 2% a year.[1],[2]
- AgricultureSupports ending farm subsidies and agricultural price supports.[2],[1]
- ImmigrationSupports allowing all immigration except for people in categories such as criminals, terrorists, or the seriously ill.[1]
- Foreign PolicySupports a non-interventionist foreign policy and cutting the defense budget; says Congress must reassert its war powers and that U.S. participation in the war against Iran without congressional approval is unconstitutional; says the U.S. should treat Israel like any other allied nation.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySupports lowering petition requirements for third-party and independent candidates, ranked-choice voting for single-winner elections, multimember legislative districts, and the National Popular Vote plan for presidential elections.[1]
Voting record
Bill Redpath has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Bill Redpath (including 2026 Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
- William B. Redpath – 2026 U.S. Senate candidate (Ohio), The Ballot Brief
- Candidate List for November 3, 2026 General Election, Wood County Board of Elections, August 26, 2026
Photo: Photo: Redpath campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Senator (special election)
- Sherrod Brown (Democratic)
- Jon Husted (Republican)
- Greg Levy (Independent)