David Taylor (Ohio politician)
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David James Taylor (born November 16, 1969) is an American politician and business owner serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district since 2025.
Infobox
Preceded by
Brad Wenstrup
Born
David James Taylor (1969-11-16) November 16, 1969 (age 56)Ohio, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Spouse
mw- Charity Taylor (m. 1997)
Children
3
Education
Miami University (BA)University of Dayton (JD)
Website
House websiteCampaign website
Party
Republican
Tables
Ohio's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary results (2024) · Electoral History
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
103,003
Candidate
100.0
| 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) · Electoral History
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
357,954
Candidate
100.0
| 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 | |||||
· External links
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded bySuhas Subramanyam
Preceded bySuhas Subramanyam
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded bySuhas Subramanyam
U.S. House of Representatives
United States representatives by seniority 425th
U.S. House of Representatives
Succeeded byDerek Tran
| House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded byBrad Wenstrup | Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Ohio's 2nd congressional district 2025–present | Incumbent |
| order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded bySuhas Subramanyam | United States representatives by seniority 425th | Succeeded byDerek Tran |
References
- LegiStormhttps://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/490312/David_James_Taylor.html
- The Cincinnati Enquirerhttps://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/19/who-is-winning-in-ohios-2nd-congressional-district-to-replace-wenstrup/72960904007/
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congresshttp://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=T000490
- WCPO-TVhttps://www.wcpo.com/news/government/elections-local/samantha-meadows-vs-david-taylor-what-to-know-about-ohios-2nd-congressional-district-race
- The People's Defenderhttps://www.peoplesdefender.com/2024/02/01/federal-and-state-candidates-present-platforms-and-promises/
- Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilonhttps://mudeltau.org/alumni/recent-projects/
- WCHIhttps://easy1350.iheart.com/content/2024-01-24-intro-to-congressional-district-2-republican-primary-candidate-david-taylor/
- "The race for Ohio's 2nd U.S. Congressional District features two political newcomers • Ohio Capital Journal"https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/08/14/ohios-second-congressional-race-features-two-political-newcomers/
- Cincinnati.comhttps://subscribe.cincinnati.com/restricted?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cincinnati.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2023%2F12%2F14%2Fassistant-prosecutor-david-taylor-announces-run-for-us-house%2F71921195007%2F&gps-source=CPROADBLOCKDH&itm_source=roadblock&itm_medium=onsite&itm_campaign=premiumroadblock&gca-cat=p&slug=restricted&redirect=true&offer=W-HZ&theme=twentyfour&hideGrid=true&gnt-eid=control
- WVXUhttps://www.wvxu.org/politics/2024-03-19/david-taylor-wins-gop-primary-ohio-2nd-congressional-district
- WCPO 9 Cincinnatihttps://www.wcpo.com/david-taylor-wins-ohio-congressional-district-2
- The Times-Gazettehttps://www.timesgazette.com/2025/01/07/taylor-sworn-into-congress/
- "A friend in DC had a Zoom call with Congressman Dave Taylor's office today…"https://x.com/rooster_ohio/status/1978517287654068611
- Politicohttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/15/capitol-police-investigating-swastika-in-gop-congressional-office-00609704
- The Enquirerhttps://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/10/15/dave-taylor-reacts-vile-symbol-office/86709735007/
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/capitol-us-flag-swastika-republican-dave-taylor
- Representative Dave Taylorhttps://taylor.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-provides-update-office-investigation
- NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/multiple-gop-congressional-offices-received-flags-optical-illusion-swa-rcna238059
- Politicohttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/16/gop-congressman-blames-swastika-flag-in-his-office-on-a-ruse-00612783
- Scioto Valley Guardianhttps://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2025/01/08/congressman-dave-taylor-appointed-to-key-house-committees/
- Committee on Transportation & Infrastructurehttps://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408269
- Ironton Tribunehttps://www.irontontribune.com/2024/02/16/taylor-is-ideal-choice-for-congressional-seat/