Summary
David James Taylor (born November 16, 1969) is an American politician and business owner who is the member elect to the United States House of Representatives for Ohio’s 2nd congressional district.
Following incumbent representative Brad Wenstrup’s announcement that he would not seek reelection 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.He won the Republican Party nomination and defeated Democratic nominee Samantha Meadows in the November general election.
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David Taylor is a rock-ribbed conservative and family man who has been married to his wife, Charity, for 27 years and has raised three daughters in Clermont County, Ohio. A businessman, David employs two dozen hardworking people in our community and runs Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.
Hard work was instilled in David from a young age. He took inspiration from his grandfather, Jim Sauls, who moved from the coal mines of Logan, WV to Ohio in search of a better life. Over the summers while he was in school, he worked for his father and grandfather in the family business.
David is a proud graduate of Amelia High School, Miami University (Ohio), and the University of Dayton School of Law. After law school, David returned home and began working for the local prosecutor’s office, where he successfully tried cases related to drugs and violence in our community, putting criminals behind bars. In Congress, David will ensure law enforcement have the resources they need to crack down on fentanyl, violent crimes, and corruption. As a prosecutor, he knows how to ensure that prosecutors and district attorneys do the job they were elected to do.
After several years prosecuting criminals, David returned to work in and ultimately take over the family business which he runs to this day. As a small business owner, David has seen firsthand how the Biden economy has failed working Americans and driven up costs on everything. In Congress, he will stop Joe Biden’s disastrous inflation-fueling agenda and work to cut taxes for Ohio families.A political outsider, David comes from the world of business where you either do the job or you lose it. David knows we don’t need any more career politicians looking for another title on their obituary. We need people with real world experience who can get the job done.
David will work to secure the border, cut taxes, and put hardworking families first.
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LIFE
I am a pro-life conservative. I believe the unborn deserve to be protected by the law. We must focus more on solutions for women who find themselves with unwanted pregnancies by prioritizing adoption access, child care access, and the codification of laws that make men equally responsible in such cases. We also need to place an emphasis on the value of family. Too many young people are being told that children are an inconvenience or an unnecessary burden instead of the blessings they truly are.
ECONOMY
Bidenomics is crushing hardworking Ohio families. Joe Biden’s tax-and-spend agenda is causing even more inflation, skyrocketing costs, and our national debt to spiral out of control.
If we don’t rein in spending fast, soon our country will be owned and operated by China, which seems to be fine with the Left. As your next representative, I will author legislation that requires Congress to balance the budget before they get paid, and forces them to only spend within our means to help us regain control of our future. Part of restoring our economy is easing the burden of inflation on working families by cutting their tax burden and bringing American jobs back to America. Unshackling America’s energy sector will go a long way toward accomplishing both. We need to end the stigma on fossil fuels, and lean into nuclear energy.
DONALD TRUMP
Let me be clear – I supported Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, and will be supporting him again in 2024.
BORDER
Thanks to Joe Biden and his reckless open-border policies, the southern border has devolved into a war zone. Criminals and cartels operate freely on both sides of the border, making our citizens unsafe. The horrors of human trafficking and drug trafficking are rampant, and virtually unchecked.
In Washington, I’ll fight to secure the border by finishing President Trump’s wall, increasing funding and resources for Border Patrol officers, and deploying military personnel when necessary. Then prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, criminals and cartels wreaking havoc on our country.
2ND AMENDMENT
The liberal gun-grabbers in D.C. are attempting to strip honest, hardworking citizens of our constitutional right to bear arms.
The Second Amendment is clear and unequivocal. Without this right, we cede our ability to protect ourselves to the government and give up our right to fight back against tyranny. I will always vote to protect it.
EDUCATION
We must end the woke indoctrination of our kids. The massive uptick in mental health issues that our children are suffering from can be traced in large part to what is happening in our schools. The current curriculum in public schools pits students against each other on the basis of race, misrepresenting our past, and teaching kids to hate our great country.
It singles out groups based on inherited traits, and terrifies young children with apocalyptic tales of humanity’s imminent demise due to climate change. I’ll end the madness by defunding and dismantling the failed experiment called the Department of Education, restoring parental rights, and expanding school choice. It’s time we put parents first instead of the intentionally destructive agenda being pushed by radical liberal D.C. bureaucrats and teachers’ unions.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Government has no business imposing arbitrary and burdensome regulations on the financial freedom of the American people. Existing law already protects consumers and punishes fraudsters, we do not need a separate set of rules for cryptocurrency.
In Congress, I will oppose unnecessary regulations on cryptocurrency and support a clear regulatory framework for the industry that gets government out of the way, maximizes freedom and promotes innovation.
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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 earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in 1992 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1996.[3][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.[3][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
Taylor was sworn in to the 119th United States Congress on January 3, 2025.[12]
Swastika incident
On October 15, 2025, a social media post[13] garnered attention for depicting a staffer for Taylor, Angelo Elia, on a Zoom call from Taylor’s suite in the Cannon House Office Building with an American flag altered to include a swastika visible in the background. Taylor’s office reported that on October 14, the flag had been discovered in the suite.[14][15] Taylor stated that his office and the United States Capitol Police immediately began a coordinated investigation of the incident.[16]
Taylor released a statement a day after the report, concluding his “full scale investigation” by stating “no employee of this office would knowingly display such a despicable image, and the flag in question was taken down immediately upon the discovery of the obscured symbol it bore.”[17] According to Taylor and two other Republican sources, multiple other GOP offices also received the mailed flag as early as January.[18][17] Staffers from other offices stated the swastika was clearly visible to the naked eye, and that they had disposed of the flags upon receiving them, disputing Taylor’s claim the swastika was an “optical illusion.”[19]
Committee assignments
For the 119th Congress:[20]
Personal life
Taylor and his wife, Charity, reside in Clermont County with their three daughters.[22]
Electoral History
| 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 | ||
| 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
- ^ “Rep. David Taylor – R Ohio, 2nd – Biography”. LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Wartman, Scott (March 19, 2024). “David Taylor wins crowded 2nd Congressional District Republican primary”. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ Larson, Sherry (February 1, 2024). “Federal and State candidates present platforms and promises”. The People’s Defender.
- ^ “Recent Projects”. Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon. December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Coleman, Kevin (January 24, 2024). “Intro to Congressional District 2 Republican Primary Candidate David Taylor”. WCHI. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Henry, Megan (August 14, 2024). “The race for Ohio’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District features two political newcomers • Ohio Capital Journal”.
- ^ “The Enquirer Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts”. Cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Wilkinson, Howard (March 19, 2024). “David Taylor wins GOP primary in Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District”. WVXU. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ “Republican David Taylor projected to beat Democrat Samantha Meadows for Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District seat”. WCPO 9 Cincinnati. November 6, 2024.
- ^ “Taylor sworn into Congress”. The Times-Gazette. January 7, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ The Rooster [@rooster_ohio] (October 15, 2025). “A friend in DC had a Zoom call with Congressman Dave Taylor’s office today…” (Tweet). Retrieved October 18, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Benson, Samuel (October 15, 2025). “Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office”. Politico. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Moorwood, Victoria (October 15, 2025). “Ohio’s Rep. Dave Taylor condemns ‘vile’ symbol at his DC office”. The Enquirer. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Dunbar, Marina (October 15, 2025). “US Capitol police investigating flag with swastika in Republican representative’s office – report”. The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ a b “Congressman Taylor Provides Update on Office Investigation”. Representative Dave Taylor. October 16, 2025. Archived from the original on October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Zanona, Melanie; Stewart, Kyle; Marquez, Alexandra (October 16, 2025). “Multiple GOP offices received flags with ‘optical illusion’ swastikas earlier this year, Republicans say”. NBC News. Archived from the original on October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Benson, Samuel (October 16, 2025). “GOP representative blames swastika flag in his office on a ‘ruse’“. Politico. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ “Congressman Dave Taylor appointed to key House Committees”. Scioto Valley Guardian. January 8, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ “Graves Announces T&I Subcommittee Vice Chairs”. Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. February 26, 2025.
- ^ Tekulve, Mark J. (February 16, 2024). “Taylor is ideal choice for congressional seat”. Ironton Tribune. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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