Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 5
Bob Latta
RepublicanIncumbent
Bob Latta has represented the 5th District since 2007 and chairs the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy. He is seeking an 11th term, emphasizing domestic energy production, federal debt and rural broadband.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 5 (since 2007); Chair, Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
- Hometown
- Bowling Green
- Campaign website
- lattaforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Uses the campaign theme "Getting Things Done for Ohio's Fifth District."[1]
- Says the country must produce more energy and that transmitting it is a top priority.[2]
- Says the roughly $40 trillion national debt "can't be sustained."[2]
- Highlights his bills to speed rural broadband deployment and improve connectivity for farmers.[4],[5]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 5, U.S. House of Representatives · 2007–present[3]
- Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy, House Energy and Commerce Committee · current[3]
- State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives · 2001–2007[6]
- State Senator, Ohio Senate · 1997–2001[6]
- County Commissioner, Wood County · 1991–1996[6]
Education
Where they stand
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports increasing domestic energy production and prioritizing energy transmission.[2]
- Budget & DebtSupports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.[2]
- InfrastructureIntroduced the WIRELESS Leadership Act to streamline rural broadband deployment and co-led a House-passed bill on in-field connectivity for farmers.[4],[5]
- AgricultureHas urged full reauthorization of the Farm Bill.[5]
- AbortionHas reintroduced bills restricting abortion and received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life scorecard.[7]
- Public SafetySponsored the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, which became law in 2025.[8]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, increasing border and defense spending, and reducing projected Medicaid and SNAP spending. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal detention of noncitizens without legal status who are charged with or arrested for theft-related offenses, assaulting police, or crimes causing death or serious injury. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Jan 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing appropriations ending the 2025 shutdown (Senate amendment) Funded most of the government at existing levels through Jan. 30, 2026, ending the fall 2025 shutdown, and enacted full-year agriculture, military construction-VA and legislative branch spending. (U.S. House) | Yes[11],[15] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 4405 – Epstein Files Transparency Act Requires the Justice Department to publicly release unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein; passed 427–1. (U.S. House) | Yes[12] | Nov 18, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Compromise annual defense policy bill authorizing roughly $900 billion for military and national security programs; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[13],[16] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | No[14],[17] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“We have to produce more energy in this country”
Sources
- Latta for Congress (home page), Latta for Congress
- U.S. 5th District preview: Shaver, Veloff battle incumbent Latta for seat in Nov. 3 election, Richland Source, October 1, 2026
- Biography, Office of Rep. Bob Latta (latta.house.gov)
- Communications and Technology (issue page), Office of Rep. Bob Latta (latta.house.gov)
- Agriculture (issue page), Office of Rep. Bob Latta (latta.house.gov)
- Bob Latta, Wikipedia
- Family Values (issue page), Office of Rep. Bob Latta (latta.house.gov)
- Border Security / Immigration (issue page), Office of Rep. Bob Latta (latta.house.gov)
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, Laken Riley Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 22, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 289 – H.R. 4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 18, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071 (FY2026 NDAA), On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11 – H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 8, 2026
- 2025 United States federal government shutdown, Wikipedia
- FY2026 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity, Congressional Research Service (via EveryCRSReport), February 10, 2026
- House passes bill extending enhanced premium tax credits, American Hospital Association, January 9, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
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Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 5
- Brian Shaver (Democratic)
- Michael Veloff (Libertarian)