Dave Taylor

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 committed to "lowering taxes, securing our borders, and putting the families of the 2nd District first."[1]
• Says rising grocery and energy costs are the top concern he hears and supports American energy independence and cutting redundant federal spending.[2]
• Says he ran again to ensure the redrawn district has a representative who understands the challenges of Appalachia.[3]
• Points to almost $17 million he says he helped secure for district projects, mostly water and sewer.[3]

Background

• U.S. Representative, Ohio District 2, U.S. House of Representatives · 2025–present[4]
• Owner/President, family concrete business, Taylor family business (Clermont and Brown counties) · 1999–2024[3],[4]
• Assistant prosecutor, Clermont County Prosecutor's Office[4]

Education

• B.A., Miami University[4],[5]
• J.D., University of Dayton School of Law[4],[5]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Supports making tax cuts permanent and cites the 2025 tax law's provisions on tips, overtime and the estate tax exemption.[1],[3]
• Immigration
  Supports finishing the southern border wall, increasing Border Patrol funding, and his Deporting Fraudsters Act making benefits fraud a deportable offense.[1],[6]
• Abortion
  Describes himself as pro-life and says "the unborn deserve to be protected by the law"; also supports adoption and child care access.[6]
• Guns
  Opposes gun control measures and says he will always vote to protect the Second Amendment.[6]
• Education
  Supports dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, parental rights and expanded school choice.[6]
• Infrastructure
  Prioritizes rural broadband expansion, rural health care infrastructure, and locks, dams and township infrastructure.[2],[4]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words