Greg Landsman Will Face Eric Conroy on November 3
The 2026 congressional race in Cincinnati heads to the ballot box following an active season of campaigning.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Elections
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Incumbent Congressman Greg Landsman is seeking reelection against Republican challenger Eric Conroy in the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. Early voting in the race is scheduled to begin on October 6.
Why it matters
The contest highlights legislative efforts such as the Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to boost benefits for public servants. Candidates are also addressing urgent concerns regarding vertical integration and consolidation within the healthcare sector.
Congressman Greg Landsman secured $661,034 in individual contributions from AIPAC donors this cycle. The election outcome remains undetermined as early voting commences on October 6.
The players
Greg Landsman
He is a two-term congressman from Cincinnati who previously served on the city council.
Eric Conroy
He is the Republican candidate challenging for the congressional seat in the 2026 election.
Gretchen Whitmer
She serves as the Governor of Michigan and visited Cincinnati to support Landsman in August.
Pete Buttigieg
He is the United States Secretary of Transportation who attended a Labor Day picnic for Landsman.
Andy Beshear
He is the Governor of Kentucky who participated in a fundraiser for Landsman in September.
The details
Landsman, who served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2017 to 2022, recently organized a discharge petition alongside Abigail Spanberger and Garret Graves to bypass committee delays on the Social Security Fairness Act. His campaign has featured appearances from high-profile figures including Gretchen Whitmer, Pete Buttigieg, and Andy Beshear.
Timeline
1996: Greg Landsman worked on the congressional campaign for Ted Strickland.
2017: Landsman began his tenure as a member of the Cincinnati City Council.
August 2026: Governor Gretchen Whitmer campaigned for Landsman in Cincinnati.
September 2026: Pete Buttigieg and Andy Beshear attended campaign events for Landsman.
November 3, 2026: Voters head to the polls for the congressional election.
Political Context
The race centers on the Social Security Fairness Act's effort to increase benefits for public employees, a legislative priority that defines the incumbent's recent congressional record. Opponents and fiscal conservatives have consistently raised concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the funding mechanisms required for such expansive benefit programs.
The legislative outcomes of this election will directly influence benefit structures for local teachers, police, and firefighters. Residents should prepare for potential shifts in healthcare affordability and access as candidates prioritize addressing sector consolidation.
The takeaway
The Cincinnati congressional race serves as a bellwether for how local representatives balance constituent economic needs with national policy issues like Social Security reform. Voters are encouraged to review candidate platforms on healthcare and labor benefits prior to the start of early voting.
What happens next
Early voting for the congressional election begins on October 6, 2026, leading up to the final day of voting on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
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