David Taylor (Ohio politician)
David Taylor | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Wenstrup |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David James Taylor November 16, 1969 Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Charity Taylor (m. 1997) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Miami University (BA) University of Dayton (JD) |
| Website | House 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
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
Taylor has been married to his wife, Charity, for 27 years. They currently reside in Clermont County with their three daughters.[11]
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | David Taylor | 262,843 | 73.5 | ||
| Democratic | Samantha Meadows | 94,751 | 26.5 | ||
| Total votes | 357,954 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Rep. David Taylor - R Ohio, 2nd - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Wartman, Scott (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins crowded 2nd Congressional District Republican primary". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Larson, Sherry (February 1, 2024). "Federal and State candidates present platforms and promises". The People's Defender.
- ^ "Recent Projects". Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon. December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Coleman, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Intro to Congressional District 2 Republican Primary Candidate David Taylor". WCHI. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Henry, Megan (August 14, 2024). "The race for Ohio's 2nd U.S. Congressional District features two political newcomers • Ohio Capital Journal".
- ^ "The Enquirer Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Wilkinson, Howard (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins GOP primary in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District". WVXU. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Republican David Taylor projected to beat Democrat Samantha Meadows for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District seat". WCPO 9 Cincinnati. November 6, 2024.
- ^ Tekulve, Mark J. (February 16, 2024). "Taylor is ideal choice for congressional seat". Ironton Tribune. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
External links
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd congressional district | ||
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