Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1
Greg Landsman
DemocraticIncumbent
Greg Landsman is a former teacher and former Cincinnati City Council member seeking a third term in the U.S. House. His campaign centers on children and families, lowering costs, public safety funding and federal investment in Southwest Ohio.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1 (since 2023)
- Hometown
- Cincinnati
- Campaign website
- landsmanforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says his campaign is about "Putting the Children and Families of OH-01 First."[1]
- Says he wants to lower costs for families, including legislation to cap insulin costs for children and lower prescription drug prices for seniors.[2]
- Points to his record leading Cincinnati's Preschool Promise, which provides two years of preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds.[1],[3]
- Says he supports more resources for police and fire departments and has introduced bipartisan legislation to help agencies recruit and retain officers.[2]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1, U.S. House of Representatives · 2023–present[4]
- Member, Cincinnati City Council · 2018–2022[3],[5]
- Led Preschool Promise ballot campaign, Cincinnati Preschool Promise · 2016[3]
- Teacher and child advocate[3],[4]
Education
Where they stand
- Health CareSays he wants to protect the Affordable Care Act, lower premiums, cap insulin costs and require transparency from pharmacy benefit managers.[2]
- AbortionSupports codifying Roe v. Wade, ensuring access to birth control and protecting IVF treatment.[2]
- GunsSupports universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions and a ban on assault weapons.[2]
- Economy & JobsSupports raising the minimum wage, job training, small-business support and protecting the right to organize.[2]
- Elections & DemocracyCosponsors the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and supports independent redistricting nationwide.[2]
- Foreign PolicySupports aid to Ukraine and Israel's defense against Iran; initially backed 2026 U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and later called for the operation to end.[2],[6]
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) | No[7] | 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[8] | 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) | No[9],[13] | 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[10] | 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[11],[14] | 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) | Yes[12],[15] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“Putting the Children and Families of OH-01 First”
Sources
- Greg Landsman for Congress (home page), Landsman for Congress
- The Issues, Landsman for Congress
- Ohio 1st Congressional District candidate Greg Landsman, WVXU, October 3, 2024
- About Greg, Office of Rep. Greg Landsman (landsman.house.gov)
- Greg Landsman, Wikipedia
- Landsman's a winner in 1st District primary. He will face the GOP's Eric Conroy in November, WVXU, May 5, 2026
- 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)).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1
- Eric Conroy (Republican)
- Nathan Weise (Libertarian)