--- title: "Landsman vs. Conroy: 2026 Ohio’s 1st District race" url: "https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01" updated: "2026-10-07" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # 2026 Ohio’s 1st District race: Greg Landsman (D) vs. Eric Conroy (R) Rating: Tilt D · Election: November 3, 2026 · Ballot checked: October 9, 2026 · Positions captured: October 7, 2026 In Ohio's 1st Congressional District, two-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Greg Landsman faces Republican challenger Eric Conroy, an Air Force veteran and former CIA case officer, in a redrawn district under Ohio's 2025 map. The race hinges on economic concerns, border security, reproductive rights, and national security capabilities. ## Candidates - **Greg Landsman** (Democrat) · [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Greg_Landsman) - **Eric Conroy** (Republican) · [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Conroy) ## Issues ### Economy & Inflation Salience: high Landsman emphasizes capping consumer prices and union labor protections, while Conroy advocates cutting federal spending and deregulation to lower inflation. **Greg Landsman:** Supports middle-class tax and cost relief Greg Landsman advocates for holding corporations accountable for price-gouging and lowering everyday costs for families on goods, medication, and housing. He supports investments in small businesses, job training, raising the minimum wage, and protecting labor rights. - Introduced legislation to cap insulin costs for children and lower prescription drug prices for seniors - Supported Project Labor Agreements and wage increases for first responders on Cincinnati City Council - Voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 and the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 > “From medication to gas, groceries, and housing, Greg will continue to fight to lower costs and deliver relief to families.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports cutting spending and tax cuts Eric Conroy pledges to combat inflation by curbing federal spending and eliminating government waste. He champions pro-growth economic policies, tax cuts, and deregulation to support small businesses and Ohio workers. - Advocates for responsible federal budgeting and cutting waste to curb inflation - Promotes cutting red tape and lowering costs for small businesses - Focuses on revitalizing Main Street and supporting working families in Southwest Ohio > “Out-of-control federal spending has driven inflation and made life more expensive for families and small businesses.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Conroy) ### Border Security & Immigration Salience: high Conroy prioritizes strict physical border enforcement and stopping illegal immigration, whereas Landsman has supported specific crime-focused enforcement bills while opposing broader Republican border legislation. **Greg Landsman:** Supports targeted border safety laws Greg Landsman has supported bipartisan security measures targeting specific offenses related to illegal entry and public safety. However, he has voted against broader Republican border enforcement and voter eligibility bills. - Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act to require detention of unauthorized immigrants arrested for theft or burglary - Voted Yea on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 - Voted Nay on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) **Eric Conroy:** Supports strict border enforcement policies Eric Conroy calls for restoring national and border security through reinforced physical enforcement, technology, and strict adherence to federal law. He aims to stop illegal immigration and protect local communities while modernizing the immigration system. - Supports securing the southern border through physical barriers, stronger enforcement, and smart technology - Pledges to enforce federal immigration law consistently to protect sovereignty and local communities - Calls for modernizing the U.S. immigration system > “National security and border security must be restored. A safe nation is the foundation for prosperity.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Conroy) ### Energy & Environment Salience: medium Conroy supports expanding domestic fossil fuel energy production and cutting regulations, while Landsman focuses on renewable energy investments and climate action. **Greg Landsman:** Supports renewable energy and climate action Greg Landsman advocates for clean air, clean water, and federal investments in renewable energy to fight climate change. He supports holding polluters accountable and funding sustainability initiatives in Southwest Ohio. - Supported the Green Cincinnati Plan and major municipal solar projects while on Cincinnati City Council - Works to channel Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds into local green projects - Voted Nay on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) and Nay on reversing Labor Department ESG investment rules > “We must take action to address the threat of climate change and pass down a sustainable, safe world to our children.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports expanding domestic energy production Eric Conroy advocates for achieving domestic energy independence to ensure affordable, reliable power for Southwest Ohio. He supports expanding oil, gas, and traditional energy production while cutting regulations. - Supports expanding domestic energy production and reducing regulations - Focuses on making energy affordable and reliable for local industries - Seeks to reduce foreign energy dependence > “I support policies that expand domestic energy production, reduce unnecessary regulations, and bring supply chains back to the United States so we are not dependent on foreign adversaries.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Eric_Conroy) ### Public Safety & Crime Salience: medium Conroy frames public safety around opposing police defunding and cracking down on violent crime, while Landsman emphasizes providing federal grants to help local departments recruit and retain officers. **Greg Landsman:** Supports federal law enforcement recruitment grants Greg Landsman focuses on funding police and fire departments and introduced bipartisan legislation to aid recruitment and retention. His local record includes funding police recruit classes and restoring officer overtime pay. - Introduced bipartisan federal legislation to support police and fire department recruitment and retention - Restored police overtime pay and funded a new recruit class on Cincinnati City Council - Re-established the Safe and Clean Fund in Cincinnati > “In Congress, Greg introduced bipartisan legislation to help local law enforcement departments recruit and retain officers through federal funding programs, and he’s working to do the same for local fire departments.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports law enforcement and strict criminal justice Eric Conroy opposes efforts to defund the police and vows to stand with law enforcement officers. He emphasizes keeping violent criminals off streets to protect neighborhoods. - Opposes defunding police departments - Pledges support for law enforcement resources and funding - Advocates policies to remove violent criminals from streets > “Eric Conroy will stand with law enforcement, oppose defunding the police, and fight for policies that keep violent criminals off our streets.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Foreign Policy & National Security Salience: medium Conroy highlights his military and intelligence background alongside next-generation defense spending, while Landsman emphasizes aid to Ukraine and diplomatically pursuing a Middle East two-state solution. **Greg Landsman:** Supports democratic allies and diplomacy Greg Landsman advocates for a foreign policy centered on defending democratic allies, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, and backing Israel's security while working toward a two-state solution. - Supports continued U.S. aid to Ukraine against Russian invasion - Backs defense assistance for Israel while advocating for a Middle East two-state solution - Voted Yea on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act and the Antisemitism Awareness Act > “Greg will continue to advocate for support for Ukraine to fight back against Putin’s unjust and horrific war, preserve democracy, and avoid a larger-scale war in Eastern Europe.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports strong defense and military investment Drawing on his background as an Air Force veteran and CIA case officer, Eric Conroy emphasizes robust national defense, military modernization, and maintaining strong alliances with Israel. - Emphasizes military modernization and next-generation defense technologies - Pledges unwavering support for Israel as a key ally - Leverages military and CIA experience to guide national security policy > “Eric Conroy will strengthen America’s military, invest in next-generation defense, and be a steadfast ally of Israel and our national security.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### LGBTQ+ Rights & Gender Salience: medium Conroy supports restricting female athletic programs to biological females, whereas Landsman opposes sports restrictions on transgender athletes and advocates for LGBTQ+ non-discrimination legislation. **Greg Landsman:** Supports LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections Greg Landsman is a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus and advocates for expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQI+ individuals, including codifying marriage equality. - Member of the Congressional Equality Caucus supporting non-discrimination protections - Supports codifying marriage equality into law - Voted Nay on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28) > “Greg is a proud member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, which works to repeal discriminatory laws and expand equal rights for LGBTQI+ individuals.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports restricting women's sports to biological females Eric Conroy advocates for federal legislation restricting women's sports participation exclusively to biological females to ensure equal opportunity and fairness. - Supports federal legislation reserving women's athletic programs for biological females - Frames female sports restrictions around fairness and equal opportunity > “Eric Conroy supports legislation to ensure women’s sports are reserved for biological females, protecting fairness and equal opportunity.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Education Salience: medium Conroy advocates parental control and localized schooling, while Landsman emphasizes expanding early childhood preschool initiatives and boosting public school spending. **Greg Landsman:** Supports public school funding and preschool access Greg Landsman focuses on increasing federal and local funding for public schools, boosting teacher pay, expanding early childhood education, and making higher education affordable. - Championed the Cincinnati Preschool Promise providing two years of quality preschool - Supports increased federal funding for public schools and higher teacher pay - Works to expand technical education while lowering college tuition and student debt > “In Congress, Greg will continue to fight for increased public school funding and better teacher pay.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports parental rights and career technical education Eric Conroy promotes local control of schools, empowering parents in educational choices, and expanding career-focused vocational programs. - Supports empowering parents and local school board control - Advocates expanding career-focused and technical education programs > “Eric Conroy will empower parents, support local control, and expand career-focused education to prepare students for real-world success.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Voting Rights & Democracy Salience: medium Landsman focuses on federal voting rights protections and banning gerrymandering, while Conroy emphasizes constitutional governance and ethics reforms like banning stock trading in Congress. **Greg Landsman:** Supports federal voting rights legislation Greg Landsman advocates for protecting access to the ballot, passing federal voting rights legislation, and ending partisan gerrymandering through nationwide independent redistricting. - Cosponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Supports establishing independent redistricting commissions nationwide - Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) and Opposed Ohio Issue 1 (2023) 60% threshold measure > “Greg supports expanding access to the ballot box and establishing independent redistricting nationwide so that voters choose their representatives, not the other way around.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports constitutional governance and stock trading bans Eric Conroy emphasizes constitutional governance and upholding the rule of law. His campaign criticized congressional stock trading, highlighting ethics reform. - Advocates for constitutional governance and strict adherence to rule of law - Criticized congressional stock trading practices and supported bans on stock trading for members ### Infrastructure & Transportation Salience: low Conroy emphasizes spending discipline and fiscal oversight in road projects, whereas Landsman highlights delivering tens of millions in federal infrastructure grants to local Southwest Ohio projects. **Greg Landsman:** Supports federal infrastructure funding for Southwest Ohio Greg Landsman works to bring federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law back to Southwest Ohio to repair local bridges, roads, waterlines, and transit systems. - Secured federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge and Central Parkway projects in Hamilton County - Directed federal infrastructure money to local waterline and community center projects in Warren County - Supported local transit system improvements > “From water lines and community centers in Warren County, to the Brent Spence Bridge and Central Parkway projects in Hamilton County, Greg is fighting to bring home tens of millions of dollars in funding to strengthen and rebuild our communities while supporting good-paying jobs.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports targeted infrastructure and spending discipline Eric Conroy supports investing in transportation infrastructure to rebuild roads and bridges and reduce traffic congestion while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently. - Supports smart infrastructure investments for roads, bridges, and traffic reduction - Pledges strict oversight to prevent taxpayer waste in infrastructure spending > “Eric Conroy will fight for smart infrastructure investments that reduce congestion, improve roads and bridges, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Veterans Salience: low Both candidates support expanding veterans' healthcare and reforming the VA, with Landsman pointing to his committee work on the PACT Act and Conroy promising systemic reform. **Greg Landsman:** Supports strengthening VA services and PACT Act benefits Serving on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Greg Landsman works to improve VA care delivery and ensure local veterans receive benefits authorized under the PACT Act. - Serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Helps local veterans access healthcare benefits under the PACT Act - Advocates for increased funding for VA medical care and modernization > “In Congress, Greg serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where he is working to increase investment in veterans’ medical care and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs so that it delivers high-quality, effective, and timely service.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** Supports VA reform and healthcare expansion Eric Conroy vows to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans receive timely medical care, benefits, and support. - Pledges to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system - Advocates for expanding medical care and benefits for military veterans > “Eric Conroy will fight to fix the VA, expand care and benefits, and ensure every veteran gets the respect and support they’ve earned.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Salience: low Conroy advocates broad pro-growth deregulation for crypto, while Landsman supported statutory regulation through the GENIUS Act. **Greg Landsman:** Supports stablecoin regulatory frameworks Greg Landsman supported bipartisan legislation to create a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. - Voted Yea on the GENIUS Act (S.1582) establishing regulatory rules for payment stablecoins **Eric Conroy:** Supports pro-growth crypto regulatory policy Eric Conroy supports clear, pro-growth federal regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies to foster financial innovation. - Promotes clear, pro-growth policies for cryptocurrency and blockchain - Framed crypto innovation as a matter of financial freedom > “Eric Conroy will defend innovation and financial freedom by promoting clear, pro-growth policies for cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.” > — Eric Conroy, via [Campaign site](https://ericconroy.com/) ### Reproductive Rights & Abortion Salience: high Landsman strongly advocates for codifying federal abortion rights and protecting IVF, while Conroy has no documented position on reproductive rights in the provided campaign materials. **Greg Landsman:** Supports federal reproductive freedom protections Greg Landsman advocates for safeguarding reproductive rights and codifying federal protections for abortion access. He supports protecting access to contraception and fertility treatments like IVF. - Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law - Pledges to protect access to birth control and IVF treatments - Supported Ohio Issue 1 in 2023 to establish a state constitutional right to reproductive decisions > “In Congress, Greg is working to codify Roe v. Wade, ensure access to birth control, and protect IVF treatment so that reproductive health decisions remain between women and their doctors.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** No documented position in our sources ### Gun Safety Salience: low Landsman strongly supports universal background checks and assault weapon bans, while Conroy has no documented position on firearm regulation in the provided sources. **Greg Landsman:** Supports universal background checks and assault weapon bans Greg Landsman advocates for strict federal gun safety legislation, including universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions, and bans on assault weapons. - Supports universal background checks for all gun sales - Advocates for federal red flag laws and age restrictions - Supports banning assault weapons > “In Congress, Greg will fight for universal background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions, and to ban assault weapons.” > — Greg Landsman, via [Campaign site](https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/) **Eric Conroy:** No documented position in our sources ## Polls and markets _Updated Oct 31._ - [Polymarket](https://polymarket.com/event/oh-01-house-election-winner) — OH-01 House Election Winner: Democrats 95.9%, Republicans 4.7% - [Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/events/HOUSEOH1-26) — OH-01 House winner?: Greg Landsman 95.0%, Eric Conroy 5.2% [View this race on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01)