
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 2
Jennifer Mazzuckelli
Jen Mazzuckelli is a former teacher and first-time congressional candidate who won the May 2026 Democratic primary with 53% of the vote. Her campaign emphasizes affordability, accessibility to constituents, campaign finance changes and representing all residents regardless of party.
- Current or most recent role
- Former high school English teacher; 2024 Democratic nominee for Clermont County commissioner
- Hometown
- Clermont County
- Campaign website
- jen4oh2.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Describes herself as a "regular person" with "regular people" problems who wants to be a public servant rather than a politician.[1],[3]
- Pledges to hold in-person town halls and offer multiple ways for constituents to share concerns.[2]
- Says she would begin with a listening tour to learn each county's specific needs.[2]
- Says she will represent all residents of the district regardless of party.[2],[5]
Background
- Democratic candidate for county commissioner, Clermont County · 2024[2],[4]
- Human resources work[2],[3]
- High school English teacher (southwest Ohio)[2],[3]
- Intern, Office of Community Relations, U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) · early 1990s[2],[3]
Education
Where they stand
- Elections & DemocracySays money should be removed from politics, criticizes the Citizens United decision, and pledges to accept only small-dollar donations.[2]
- HousingSupports affordable housing, which she defines as costing no more than 30% of income.[3]
- Economy & JobsSays the economy is "not on track," citing trade policy, deficits, inflation, slowing job growth and effects of deportations on industries that rely on immigrant labor.[2]
- Health CareSays substance abuse should be treated as a mental health issue rather than a crime.[4]
- Public SafetyCalls for a full investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, describing it as a security risk.[2],[4]
- Government AccountabilitySupports barring elected officials from office if they knowingly deceive voters and says corporate influence in politics is excessive.[3]
Voting record
Jennifer Mazzuckelli has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
“I will listen to them. I will work with anybody.”
Sources
- About Jen, Jen Mazzuckelli for Congress
- Meet Ohio's 2nd District Democratic primary candidates: Jennifer Mazzukelli and Todd Wilson, WVXU, April 3, 2026
- Mazzuckelli brings educator, Pentagon experience to Ohio congressional race, Portsmouth Daily Times, June 12, 2026
- Mazzuckelli, Wilson seek Democratic nomination in Ohio's 2nd House District, Marietta Times, May 4, 2026
- What to know about Ohio's 2nd District primary winners, The Post (Athens), May 28, 2026
Photo: Campaign photo (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 2
- Dave Taylor (Republican)