Carey Coleman

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he is running because Washington has lost touch with the people it serves, and that Congress must return to fiscal discipline, energy independence, strong national security, and policies that reward work and family stability.[1],[4]
• Says he entered the race to improve public safety and border security, protect constitutional rights, and keep taxes under control for working families.[3]
• Says he wants voters to see him as someone who lives in and takes part in the district, and describes a grassroots campaign built on parades, fairs and public events.[3]
• Says leadership means listening, telling the truth and delivering results.[2]

Background

• Republican nominee, U.S. House, Ohio District 13 (won May 5, 2026 primary with 47.3%, 20,322 votes, over four other candidates; results certified), Republican Party · 2026[5],[6]
• Evening talk radio host (left the show to run for Congress), WNIR-FM (Akron/Kent) · 2022–2026[7],[8],[3]
• Television meteorologist, WKYC-TV (3News) and WOIO-TV, Cleveland · Years not specified[7],[4]
• Meteorologist, The Weather Channel and CNN · Years not specified[7]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Supports pro-growth tax policy, regulatory relief for small businesses, reshoring manufacturing and supply chains, expanded apprenticeships, and workforce training tied to local employers; says expanding American energy production would lower fuel and utility costs.[9],[6]
• Taxes
  Supports reining in federal spending and ending programs he says drive inflation; says he would oppose new taxes and mandates on middle-class families.[9],[4]
• Public Safety
  Supports more resources for local police, stronger penalties for violent and repeat offenders, action against fentanyl trafficking, and mental health and addiction recovery programs aimed at reducing recidivism.[9],[6]
• Immigration
  Supports securing the border, which he ties to stopping the flow of illegal drugs.[9],[3]
• Guns
  Says he would defend the First and Second Amendments and religious freedom, oppose federal mandates he says infringe on personal liberty, and rein in rulemaking by unelected agencies.[9],[6]
• Infrastructure
  Supports streamlining federal permitting, prioritizing repair of existing roads, bridges and water systems, and using public-private partnerships and performance-based funding.[9],[6]

Voting record

Carey Coleman has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words