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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1

Eric Conroy

Republican

Eric Conroy is a Cincinnati native, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former CIA case officer who won the May 2026 Republican primary. His campaign focuses on border security, lower taxes and costs, public safety and protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Current or most recent role
Former CIA case officer and U.S. Air Force veteran
Hometown
Cincinnati (West Side)
Campaign website
ericconroy.com

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 to fight for working families, revitalize Main Street and keep communities safe.[1]
  • Cites his national security career, saying he has seen threats abroad and the struggles families face at home.[3]
  • Says he wants to lower taxes for middle-class families and control inflation by cutting wasteful spending.[5]
  • Emphasizes his Cincinnati roots and a four-generation blue-collar family.[2]

Background

  • Case Officer, Directorate of Operations, Central Intelligence Agency[2],[3]
  • Intelligence officer (rose to Captain), U.S. Air Force[2]

Education

  • Graduate (Distinguished Graduate), U.S. Air Force Academy[2]
  • Master of Public Administration, Columbia University[2]
  • High school diploma, Elder High School, Cincinnati[2]

Where they stand

  • Immigration
    Supports more funding for Border Patrol agents and surveillance technology, completing border barriers, faster asylum processing, and deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit violent crimes.[4]
  • Taxes
    Says he would lower taxes for middle-class families and cut regulations he says burden small businesses.[5]
  • Social Security & Medicare
    Says he opposes cutting benefits or raising the retirement age and supports bipartisan efforts to keep both programs solvent.[6]
  • Education
    Supports reducing federal red tape, sending more education funding to states and local districts, giving parents more say, and expanding vocational and technical programs.[7]
  • Public Safety
    Says he opposes cutting police funding and supports holding repeat offenders accountable.[8]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports "restoring American energy independence" to reduce fuel costs.[5]

Voting record

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

In their words

“I've seen the threats we face abroad and the struggles families face here at home.”

Campaign launch interview with Fox News Digital, July 17, 2025[3]

Sources

  1. Eric Conroy for Congress (home page), Eric Conroy for Congress
  2. Meet Eric, Eric Conroy for Congress
  3. SCOOP: Former CIA officer, Air Force veteran launches GOP campaign for Dem-held Ohio district, Fox News, July 17, 2025
  4. Border Security, Eric Conroy for Congress
  5. Jobs and the Economy, Eric Conroy for Congress
  6. Social Security and Medicare, Eric Conroy for Congress
  7. Education, Eric Conroy for Congress
  8. Safe Neighborhoods, Eric Conroy for Congress
  9. Landsman's a winner in 1st District primary. He will face the GOP's Eric Conroy in November, WVXU, May 5, 2026

Photo: Campaign photo (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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