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David Taylor (Ohio politician)

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David Taylor
Official House portrait of Taylor smiling in front of the U.S. flag, wearing a black suit with American flag lapel pin, white shirt, and red tie.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Preceded byBrad Wenstrup
Personal details
Born
David James Taylor

(1969-11-16) November 16, 1969 (age 55)
Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Charity Taylor
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(m. 1997)​
Children3
EducationMiami University (BA)
University of Dayton (JD)
WebsiteCampaign website

David James Taylor[1] (born November 16, 1969)[2] is an American politician and business owner who is the U.S. representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district.

Early life and career

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Taylor graduated from Amelia High School in Batavia, Ohio. He then graduated from Miami University and the University of Dayton School of Law.[3][4] At Miami, Taylor was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.[5] He worked as a part-time assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before taking over as the owner of his family's concrete business, Sardinia Ready Mix, in Brown County.[6][7]

Following incumbent representative Brad Wenstrup's announcement that he would not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives for Ohio's 2nd congressional district in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections, Taylor announced his candidacy.[8] He won the Republican Party nomination[9] and defeated Democratic nominee Samantha Meadows in the November general election.[10]

Personal life

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Taylor has been married to his wife, Charity, for 27 years. They currently reside in Clermont County with their three daughters.[11]

Electoral History

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Ohio's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary results (2024)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Taylor 26,247 25.5
Republican Tim O'Hara 22,626 22.0
Republican Larry Kidd 19,583 19.0
Republican Shane Wilkin 9,932 9.6
Republican Ron Hood 9,020 8.8
Republican Phil Heimlich 5,080 4.9
Republican Tom Hwang 3,202 3.1
Republican Kim Georgeton 2,311 2.2
Republican Charles Tassell 1,737 1.7
Republican Niraj Antani 1,700 1.7
Republican Derek Myers 1,565 1.5
Total votes 103,003 100.0
Ohio's 2nd congressional district (2024)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Taylor 262,843 73.5
Democratic Samantha Meadows 94,751 26.5
Total votes 357,954 100.0
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. David Taylor - R Ohio, 2nd - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Wartman, Scott (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins crowded 2nd Congressional District Republican primary". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Schramm, Molly (November 1, 2024). "Samantha Meadows vs. David Taylor: What to know about Ohio's 2nd Congressional District race". WCPO-TV. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Larson, Sherry (February 1, 2024). "Federal and State candidates present platforms and promises". The People's Defender.
  5. ^ "Recent Projects". Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon. December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  6. ^ Coleman, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Intro to Congressional District 2 Republican Primary Candidate David Taylor". WCHI. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Henry, Megan (August 14, 2024). "The race for Ohio's 2nd U.S. Congressional District features two political newcomers • Ohio Capital Journal".
  8. ^ "The Enquirer Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Wilkinson, Howard (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins GOP primary in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District". WVXU. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Republican David Taylor projected to beat Democrat Samantha Meadows for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District seat". WCPO 9 Cincinnati. November 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Tekulve, Mark J. (February 16, 2024). "Taylor is ideal choice for congressional seat". Ironton Tribune. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 2nd congressional district
2025–present 		Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States representatives by seniority
430th 		Succeeded by
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