David Taylor (Ohio politician)

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

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.

David Taylor
Official portrait, 2024
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Brad Wenstrup
Personal details
Born	David James Taylor (1969-11-16) November 16, 1969 (age 55) Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Charity Taylor ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	3
Education	Miami University (BA) University of Dayton (JD)
Website	House website Campaign website

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