Vanessa Enoch
DemocratPrivate citizen (management and policy consultant)
Vanessa Enoch is the Democratic nominee for Ohio's 8th Congressional District1. She holds a doctorate in public policy and has worked as a management and policy consultant, journalist, television reporter, college professor and dean of students2. She was the Democratic nominee against Rep. Warren Davidson in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 20242.
Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Wrote that background checks should apply to all gun purchases including at gun shows, and criticized opponents for rejecting limits on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. (2022-09-11) source
- In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey she said she supports sensible gun laws to prevent mass shootings. (2024) source
HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)medium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey she said she supports a public Medicare option. (2024) source
Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
Said · medium confidence- Her 2026 campaign platform calls for empowering Medicare and Medicaid to negotiate drug prices and capping out-of-pocket costs. (2026) source
Trade and tariffsFree trade with strong labor and environmental standardsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign said she supports trade agreements that protect jobs and intellectual property and require a living wage and safe, humane working conditions in partner countries. (2024) source
Aid to IsraelEnd itmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her 2024 campaign said America must discontinue all military weapons support to Israel and demand a cease-fire in Gaza. (2024) source
Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
Said · medium confidence- Her 2024 campaign said the U.S. must keep providing Ukraine the weapons and tools it needs to fight Russia, without involving U.S. soldiers. (2024) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Immigration, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.
Where the money came from
- PACs and other political committees$2,987
- Political party committees$11,204
Largest contributions from PACs and parties
As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.
- BUTLER COUNTY PROGRESSIVE PACPolitical committee$500
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Form 120, updated 9-15-26)Hamilton County Board of Elections
- Vanessa Enoch (campaign website text and Candidate Connection surveys)Ballotpedia
- I will fight every day for a woman's right to safe, accessible, and affordable reproductive careEnoch for Congress
- Gun violence is a tragedy in America, and a national embarrassmentEnoch for Congress