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Warren Davidson

Republican · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Ohio's 8th District (since 2016)

Warren Davidson is the Republican incumbent in Ohio's 8th Congressional District and has served since June 9, 2016, when he succeeded John Boehner12. A West Point graduate with an MBA from Notre Dame, he served in the Old Guard, the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division2.

Where they stand 26 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
    • His campaign site says he opposes gun control measures including red flag laws, expanded restrictions on lawful transfers and magazine bans, supports national concealed carry reciprocity, and would limit restrictions to people convicted of gun crimes, people adjudicated mentally dangerous, and non-citizens. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationDeport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possiblemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tightened asylum rules and required E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security through 2029. (2026-06-09) source
    • His campaign site says people unlawfully present, wherever found, must be compelled to leave, and supports walls and fences for complete control of the border. (2026) source
    • His campaign site also proposes a new conditional three-year visa for people who apply from their home countries, leading to eligibility for a green card. (2026) source
  • Birthright citizenshipNo, end it for children of parents here illegally or temporarilymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says a child born in the U.S. to two non-citizen parents should not be a citizen at birth and that he is working to make this law. (2026) source
  • Social SecurityA mix of changes, with no cuts for current retireesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site opposes any reduction in benefits for current recipients and suggests that, for young people, the retirement age could be raised, investment options improved and withholdings changed to make Social Security solvent. (2026) source
  • Income taxesCut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporationsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent, including the 37% top rate, and extended business tax breaks. (2025-07-03) source
    • His campaign site says he opposes the income tax and would rather tax consumption with exclusions for food, clothing, shelter and health care. (2026) source
  • HealthcarePrivate insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded association health plans and required drug middleman (PBM) price transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
    • His campaign site calls for a truly competitive insurance market, ending insurers' antitrust exemption, health savings accounts for everyone, one bill per visit, and one standard price per provider for all payers. (2026) source
  • Drug pricesSet legal price limits on all prescription drugs for every buyermedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month. (2022-03-31) source
    • His campaign site says President Trump's most favored nation executive order on drug pricing makes sense, so drug companies cannot keep charging Americans far more than buyers in other countries, and calls for one standard price per provider for all payers. (2026) source
  • Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says some regulation is needed to keep competition fair but that federal intervention must be pruned back like an invasive weed. (2026) source
  • Trade and tariffsTargeted tariffs on rivals like Chinamedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site praises free trade in principle but says China abuses trade agreements and supports tariffs and other steps to counter China and secure critical supply chains. (2026) source
  • Foreign policyA strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site backs peace through strength with the most lethal military, a predisposition to non-interventionism with a high bar for using force, and making European allies take primary responsibility for their own defense. (2026) source
  • Safety net programsKeep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for able-bodied adults on Medicaid and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • E-Verify mandateRequire it for all employersmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loansCap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgivenessmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted to override President Biden's veto of a resolution overturning his broad student loan debt cancellation (override failed 221 to 206). (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments and sped up forgiveness. (2023-12-07) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2022-07-15) source
    • His campaign site says abortion hurts another person because a baby is killed. (2026) source
  • RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistricting commissions. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which created public matching funds for campaigns and stricter donor disclosure. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunityNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers. (2021-03-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear past convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Aid to UkraineNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source
  • Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the $26 billion Israel security supplemental. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source

No public position found on: National debt, Minimum wage, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Won the 2016 special election for Ohio's 8th District after John Boehner resigned and took office June 9, 20162.
  • Founded the Congressional Sound Money Caucus in 20203.
  • Listed as the Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, 8th District, on the Hamilton County notice for Nov. 3, 20261.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$661,353raised
$526,145spent
$529,910cash on hand

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

  • People who gaveincluding $6,597 in gifts under $200$166,376
  • PACs and other political committees$273,950
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$204,598

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. UBS AMERICAS INC. PACPolitical committee$10,000
  2. WELLS FARGO AND COMPANY EMPLOYEES GOOD GOVERNMENT FEDERAL FUNDPolitical committee$10,000
  3. HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC. PAC (HBI-PAC)PAC$10,000
  4. BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC)PAC$9,500
  5. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE NAIFA PACPAC$7,500
  6. AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)PAC$7,500
  7. AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.PAC$7,000
  8. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS FEDERAL PACPAC$6,000
  9. WHOLESALE & SPECIALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (WSIA) PACPAC$5,000
  10. MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PACPolitical committee$5,000

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 (32)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. 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
  2. Warren DavidsonBallotpedia
  3. IssuesDavidson for Congress
  4. Roll Call 62, 2021: H R 1, For the People Act (On Passage, 220 to 210)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  5. Roll Call 60, 2021: H R 1280, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 (On Passage, 220 to 212)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  6. Roll Call 91, 2021: H R 6, Dream Act (On Passage, 228 to 197)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  7. Roll Call 93, 2021: H R 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act (On Passage, 247 to 174)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  8. Roll Call 209, 2023: H R 2, Secure the Border Act (On Passage, 219 to 213)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  9. Roll Call 214, 2026: S 2, Secure America Act (On Passage, 214 to 212)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  10. Roll Call 295, 2021: H R 3755, Women's Health Protection Act (On Passage, 218 to 211)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  11. Roll Call 360, 2022: H R 8296, Women's Health Protection Act (On Passage, 219 to 210)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  12. Roll Call 385, 2021: H R 5376, Build Back Better Act (On Passage, 220 to 213)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. Roll Call 190, 2025: H R 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, 218 to 214)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  14. Roll Call 102, 2022: H R 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act (On Passage, 232 to 193)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  15. Roll Call 107, 2022: H R 3617, MORE Act (On Passage, 220 to 204)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. Roll Call 145, 2022: H R 7691, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (On Passage, 368 to 57)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. Roll Call 151, 2024: H R 8035, Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (On Passage, 311 to 112)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. Roll Call 207, 2026: H R 2913, Ukraine Support Act (On Passage, 226 to 195)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. Roll Call 410, 2022: H R 1808, Assault Weapons Ban (On Passage, 217 to 213)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. Roll Call 420, 2022: H R 5376, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, 220 to 207)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. Roll Call 182, 2023: H R 1, Lower Energy Costs Act (On Passage, 225 to 204)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. Roll Call 192, 2023: H R 734, Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (On Passage, 219 to 203)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. Roll Call 12, 2025: H R 28, Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (On Passage, 218 to 206)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. Roll Call 237, 2023: H R 467, HALT Fentanyl Act (On Passage, 289 to 133)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. Roll Call 166, 2025: S 331, HALT Fentanyl Act (On Passage, 321 to 104)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. Roll Call 277, 2023: H J RES 45, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans” (Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding, 221 to 206)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. Roll Call 705, 2023: H J RES 88, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program (On Passage, 210 to 189)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. Roll Call 152, 2024: H R 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (On Passage, 366 to 58)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. Roll Call 217, 2024: H R 8369, Israel Security Assistance Support Act (On Passage, 224 to 187)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. Roll Call 349, 2025: H R 6703, Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (On Passage, 216 to 211)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. Roll Call 11, 2026: H R 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (On Passage, 230 to 196)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. Roll Call 280, 2026: H R 7008, Stop Insider Trading Act (On Passage, 232 to 198)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives