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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 1

Nathan Weise

Libertarian

Nathan Weise is a longtime Libertarian Party activist from Cincinnati who was certified to fill the Libertarian ballot vacancy in the 1st District. His campaign focuses on reducing government spending, limiting government surveillance, ending foreign wars and changing immigration enforcement.

Current or most recent role
Chair, Libertarian Party of Hamilton County
Hometown
Cincinnati (East End)
Campaign website
weiseforcongress.com

Why they say you should vote for them

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

  • Uses the campaign theme "Make America Affordable Again," tying rising costs to government spending and debt.[1],[2]
  • Says Americans should be free from unwarranted government monitoring.[1]
  • Says the United States should not serve as "the world police."[1]

Background

  • Chair, Libertarian Party of Hamilton County · current[3]
  • Former Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Ohio[3]
  • Ohio delegate, Libertarian National Convention · 2020[3],[5]

Education

  • Bachelor of Organizational Leadership (2013), University of Cincinnati[3]
  • Master of Public Administration, Grand Canyon University[3]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Supports reducing government spending and debt to curb inflation and policies to make homeownership more attainable.[1],[2]
  • Immigration
    Supports an "Ellis Island-style" immigration system with simpler legal entry and a path to permanent residency, and calls for abolishing ICE.[2]
  • Civil Liberties
    Opposes government mass surveillance and supports requiring warrants before agencies access private information.[2]
  • Public Safety
    Supports ending qualified immunity for government officials.[2]
  • Abortion
    Says reproductive decisions belong to the individual, not the government.[2]
  • Foreign Policy
    Supports ending ongoing foreign wars and reducing overseas military bases.[1],[2]

Voting record

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

In their words

“Make America Affordable Again.”

Campaign website issues page (accessed 2026-10-07), October 7, 2026[2]

Sources

  1. Nathan Weise for Congress (home page), Weise for Congress
  2. Issues, Weise for Congress
  3. About Me, Weise for Congress
  4. November 2026 General Election Candidate List CERTIFIED (9/8/2026), Hamilton County Board of Elections, September 8, 2026
  5. Libertarian Party of Ohio 2020 Delegates to the National Convention, Libertarian Party of Ohio, April 2020

Photo: Campaign photo (Campaign photo).

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

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