Don Kissick

Why they say you should vote for them

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

• Says his ticket offers a political home for Ohioans who feel "politically homeless" and aims to unite the "moderate middle."[1],[2]
• Says liberty, kindness, justice, common sense and integrity guide how the campaign approaches every issue.[2]
• Campaigns on anti-corruption measures, including ending corporate contributions from regulated monopolies and a five-year lobbying ban for former legislators.[3],[1]
• Says he would veto any bill he has not personally read.[1]

Background

• Libertarian nominee for governor (with running mate James L. Mills), Libertarian Party of Ohio · 2026[3],[7]
• Libertarian candidate, U.S. Senate, Ohio general election · 2024[3]
• Candidate, U.S. House, Ohio District 5, Ohio general election · 2018[3]
• Member and party leader (joined in 2009), Libertarian Party · 2009–present[1]
• Sailor; deployed during Desert Shield and Desert Storm (six years of service), U.S. Navy[3]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Supports abolishing property taxes and replacing the revenue with locally controlled consumption taxes and taxes on marijuana, alcohol and gambling; has signed the petition for a proposed 2027 ballot measure to abolish property taxes and says the state needs to rein in spending. Would repeal the gasoline and diesel tax increase signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.[1],[4],[5]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports a five-year ban on former legislators becoming lobbyists, ending corporate political contributions from regulated monopolies, a publicly searchable database of government contracts and budgets, and ending qualified immunity and corporate bailouts.[3],[1]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports an immediate moratorium on new data centers until rules are in place, including a ban on related nondisclosure agreements. Supports fracking on private property with strong safety standards but opposes it in state parks; supports a temporary pause on new wastewater injection in Washington County. Prefers holding polluters liable for cleanup over what he calls proactive regulation.[4],[5],[6],[1]
• Health Care
  Opposes expanding Medicaid and would encourage practitioners and facilities to move away from insurance-based models.[5]
• Immigration
  The ticket opposes how ICE currently operates; running mate James Mills said they would not use state resources for "indiscriminate enforcement" and that enforcement should be proportional, constitutional and humane.[7]
• Public Safety
  Opposes Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers used for broad surveillance.[4],[7]

Voting record

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

In their words