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Greg Landsman

DEMOCRAT

Greg Landsman is running for Ohio US Representative, District 1.

Personal background

Greg is from Cincinnati. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Ohio University and a master's degree in theology from Harvard University. He is married to his wife Sarah, and together they have 2 children. They live in Mt. Washington.

Professional background

Greg was the executive director of The Strive Partnership, the Director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives for Governor Strickland, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. He previously taught public school.

Political background

Greg Landsman is a US representative in Congressional District 1. He was elected in 2022 and has served 1 term. He previously served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2017 to 2022.

Economy

Advocates holding corporations accountable for "jacking up prices at the expense of middle class families."

Supports raising the minimum wage, investment in job training and small businesses, ant the right to organize.

As a city council member, successfully fought for wage increases and hazard pay for first responders and helped lead the effort for the first Project Labor Agreement in Cincinnati’s history.

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Healthcare

Supports capping the cost of insulin for children.

Advocated lowering prescription drug prices for seniors.

Said, "We need a Congress that will protect women and girls and restore their fundamental reproductive freedoms."

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Public Safety

Supports closing the "gun show loophole" and expanding background checks.

Prioritizes the recruitment and retainment of local law enforcement through federal funding programs.

Supports age restrictions, "red flag" laws, and an assault weapons ban.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports increased investment in veterans' health care and improving the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Wants to continue supporting Ukraine.

Prioritizes continued support of Israel and a two-state solution in the region.

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Energy & the Environment

Prioritizes protecting access to clean air and water and holding polluting entities accountable.

Said, "We must take action to address the threat of climate change and pass down a sustainable, safe world to our children."

As a city council member, supported the Green Cincinnati Plan and the largest municipally-led solar project in America that brought low-cost renewable energy to Cincinnati.

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Voting & Elections

Supports the expansion of ballot box access and the establishment of independent redistricting.

As a US representative, co-sponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act that would restore and enhance the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and prevent state governments from implementing discriminatory voting laws.

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Education

Wants to lower the cost of college and enhance career and technical education opportunities.

Supports increased public school funding and teacher pay.

Supports investing in child care centers.

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