David Taylor (Ohio politician)

For other people with the same name, see David Taylor.

Charity Taylor

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(m. 1997)​

David Taylor
Official portrait, 2024
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives from Ohio's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Children	3
Education	Miami University (BA) University of Dayton (JD)
Website	House website Campaign website

David James Taylor ^[1] (born November 16, 1969) ^[2] is an American politician and business owner serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district since 2025.

Early life and career

Taylor was born in Ohio and graduated from Amelia High School in Amelia, Ohio. ^[3] He then graduated from Miami University and the University of Dayton School of Law. ^{[4] [5]} At Miami, Taylor was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. ^[6] 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. ^{[7] [8]}

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2024

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. ^[9] He won the Republican Party nomination ^[10] and defeated Democratic nominee Samantha Meadows in the November general election. ^[11]

Tenure

Rep. Taylor was sworn in to the 119th United States Congress on January 3, 2025.

Committee assignments

For the 119th Congress: ^[12]

• Committee on Agriculture
  • Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment (Vice Chair) ^[13]

Personal life

Taylor and his wife, Charity, reside in Clermont County with their three daughters. ^[14]

Electoral History

Ohio's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary results (2024)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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

Ohio's 2nd congressional district (2024)

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	David Taylor	262,843	73.5
	Democratic	Samantha Meadows	94,751	26.5
Total votes			357,954	100.0
	Republican hold

References

1. "Rep. David Taylor - R Ohio, 2nd - Biography". LegiStorm . Retrieved November 6, 2024.
2. Wartman, Scott (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins crowded 2nd Congressional District Republican primary". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
3. • Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
4. 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.
5. Larson, Sherry (February 1, 2024). "Federal and State candidates present platforms and promises". The People's Defender .
6. "Recent Projects". Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon. December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
7. Coleman, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Intro to Congressional District 2 Republican Primary Candidate David Taylor". WCHI . Retrieved April 3, 2024.
8. Henry, Megan (August 14, 2024). "The race for Ohio's 2nd U.S. Congressional District features two political newcomers • Ohio Capital Journal".
9. "The Enquirer Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
10. Wilkinson, Howard (March 19, 2024). "David Taylor wins GOP primary in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District". WVXU . Retrieved April 3, 2024.
11. "Republican David Taylor projected to beat Democrat Samantha Meadows for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District seat". WCPO 9 Cincinnati. November 6, 2024.
12. "Congressman Dave Taylor appointed to key House Committees". Scioto Valley Guardian . January 8, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
13. "Graves Announces T&I Subcommittee Vice Chairs". Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. February 26, 2025.
14. Tekulve, Mark J. (February 16, 2024). "Taylor is ideal choice for congressional seat". Ironton Tribune . Retrieved April 2, 2024.

External links

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Campaign website

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Brad Wenstrup	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd congressional district 2025–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Suhas Subramanyam	United States representatives by seniority 426th	Succeeded by Derek Tran