Landsman has held the seat since 2023 and the race is being targeted by national Republicans.
In Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Representative Greg Landsman will face Republican challenger Eric Conroy in November. Landsman has held the seat since 2023.
Landsman is a former city councilmember and public school teacher from Cincinnati. His major priorities in Congress have been access to abortion, economic, and educational issues.
In 2022, Landsman unseated former Republican Representative Steve Chabot.
Eric Conroy is an Air Force veteran and former CIA officer from Cincinnati. This is his first time running for public office, and he won his primary election in a crowded GOP field. His campaign has focused on strengthening the economy, securing the border, and building a strong workforce.
Conroy is endorsed by President Donald Trump. Under recent redistricting, Ohio’s 1st Congressional District leans slightly to the right and could put Landsman at a disadvantage.
President Trump wrote online that Conroy “knows the wisdom and courage it takes so ENSURE LAW AND ORDER, Strongly Support our Great Heroes in Law Enforcement and Champion our Military and Veterans.”
As Ohio has become less of a swing state and more Republican in recent years, Conroy said that the change is due to Democrats’ “lack of initiative, lack of foundation, and lack of any real ideas.”
“Greg Landsman has been a part of that problem and a part of that party that has really failed to address any day-to-day issues that people are encountering. Instead, they are focused on promoting a far-left agenda, which does not put money back in their pockets or help them solve day-today issues,” Conroy said in a recent interview.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has identified the 1st Congressional District race in Ohio as a battleground district where Democrats could be vulnerable.
Recent polling in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District shows that the race could be a toss-up in November. Sources show Landsman leading by less than four points.
In a second quarter filing, Landsman disclosed an additional $884,800 in funds raised. He had $3.6 million cash on hand at the end of the filing period.
Conroy is at a cash disadvantage in the race, with $474,156 cash on hand.
Key issues for voters in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District include cost of living, the impact of data centers on utilities and the environment, and economic development.
Data centers have become a flashpoint among voters nationwide heading into November. Ohio is a leading state for data center development. Both candidates have taken different approaches.
Landsman supports a national framework to regulate data centers amid growing concerns about safety.
Conroy said data centers should be paying their own utility bills, but did not call for sweeping federal regulation.
“They should definitely be making an attempt to pay for the majority of the expenses, and I think it’s also important that we keep an open mind to the topic as well. We do need to keep up with China in the AI race. And secondly, there are some tax incentives for local communities to have in the data center there. But at the end of the day, I think it’s a local issue. If somebody wants it in their community, if the community decides they want it, I’ll support them and vice versa,” Conroy said on the subject.
The race will be competitive and is gaining national attention.
“I’m running for Congress because I’ve seen the threats we face abroad and the struggles families face here at home. It’s time for new leadership that will stand up to the extremes, restore common sense, and fight to make sure the American Dream stays within reach for every Ohioan,” said Conroy.
