Greg Landsman — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Ohio, 2026
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Greg's Positions on Key Issues
Economy
HighGreg Landsman states the economy is broken for most Americans and aims to return wealth and power to them. He advocates for investing in job training, small businesses, raising the minimum wage, and protecting the right to organize. He also supports investing in childcare providers and introduced legislation to cap insulin costs for children and decrease prescription drug prices for seniors. Landsman believes hard work should pay off and seeks to fix the economy and get prices down.
““Fix this economy, get prices down” – right now that’s the core focus for Rep. Greg Landsman, who represents Ohio’s 1st congressional district, which includes Cincinnati, in Washington, D.C. (Cincy Jewfolk, March 1, 2026)”
Immigration
HighGreg Landsman voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. He also opposed the Secure the Border Act, a significant border security and immigration enforcement bill. Landsman has criticized actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, stating their methods created chaos and posed a public safety threat, and called for their immediate withdrawal.
“ICE should immediately withdraw from Minneapolis before more innocent Americans are hurt. — Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Jan 22, 2026, in a statement calling on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately withdraw from Minneapolis.”
Healthcare
HighCongressman Greg Landsman opposes cuts to healthcare subsidies, stating that 22 million Americans, including 32,000 in his district, would face increased costs. He has collaborated with Republicans and Democrats on a bipartisan plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years with reforms. Landsman also criticized legislation that reduced healthcare provisions to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
“I've got 32,000 people in my district that rely on the Affordable Care Act subsidies. And so I wasn't going to I wasn't going to back down. I, I was just at a press conference with, a group of Republicans and Democrats because we put forward yesterday a plan that would get 300 votes in the House, over 60 votes in the Senate, two year extension of the Affordable Care Act, subsidies with some reforms. We just need the vote. - Greg Landsman, Remarks from Congressman Greg Landsman, PBS”
Climate & Energy
MediumGreg Landsman has a 97% score in 2025 and a 98% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters, reflecting strong support for environmental policies. He has voted against bills that would block funding for environmental justice, limit federal agencies' response to the climate crisis, and roll back methane polluter fees. Landsman also supports clean energy initiatives aimed at lowering energy prices and addressing the climate crisis.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
HighGreg Landsman strongly supports abortion and reproductive rights, as evidenced by his voting record against legislation like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. He also voted against measures that would reverse Title IX protections and prohibit reimbursement for servicemembers' abortion services. Landsman supports the Restore Personal Liberties Act to codify reproductive freedom, stating that medical decisions should be made by individuals, doctors, and parents, not politicians. He is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All.
“It would ensure that everyone has the right to make decisions about their own bodies – medical decisions should be made by individuals, doctors, and parents, not politicians. — Greg Landsman, describing the Restore Personal Liberties Act on his official house.gov website, February 25, 2026.”
Foreign Policy
HighCongressman Greg Landsman supported U.S. military strikes on Iran in February 2026, stating that the U.S. was destroying Iran’s missiles and bombs to stop them from taking more lives, targeting military infrastructure. He cited Iran's history of causing bloodshed and mayhem, expressing trust in military judgment for these actions. He also voted against a Department of Homeland Security funding bill in January 2026, expressing concerns about the administration's use of ICE.
““The U.S. is destroying Iran’s missiles and bombs to stop them from taking more lives,” Landsman said. “These strikes are targeting military infrastructure – with warnings to Iranian civilians to take shelter away from these military targets. If it wasn’t for the regime, the region may very well know peace.” — Rep. Greg Landsman, Yahoo News, February 28, 2026”
Education
MediumGreg Landsman, a former teacher, advocates for quality education, citing its importance and the goal for all students to access training without crushing debt. He supported the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, providing two years of preschool. In Congress, he aims for increased public school funding and better teacher pay. He also works to lower college costs, expand career and technical education, and introduced a bipartisan bill for low-income student housing.
Gun Policy
HighGreg Landsman advocates for public safety and community protection, stating his commitment to end gun violence. He intends to fight for universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions, and a ban on assault weapons. He supports the 21st Century Anti-Crime Act, which aims to implement gun reform and help communities hire and retain law enforcement officers.
“A father of two, Greg wants to be part of the generation of parents that ends the national gun violence nightmare. From schools, to malls, to houses of worship and street corners, the loss of life from gun violence is staggering and outrageous. In Congress, Greg will fight for universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions, and to ban assault weapons. He will work with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find solutions that save lives. (Greg Landsman, Landsman for Congress website)”
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