Democratic
Brian Shaver
Major-party general-election nominee.
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Ohio District 5 election, 2026
Brian Shaver vs. Bob Latta on a newly enacted 2026 district map.
VotePredictor forecast
Bob Latta favored
Safe R · predicted margin R+30.3
100%
chance to win
2024 presidential lean
R+24.02026 national environment
D+6.3Model uncertainty
±6.9 pointsFundamentals model using district presidential lean, incumbency and the national environment. It is not a poll average.
Republican
Bob Latta
Incumbent representative for OH-5. Voting record, ideology and biography →
Polls
No district-level 2026 general-election poll is currently in VotePredictor's verified polling feed for OH-5. The forecast above uses fundamentals only.
Other forecasts
We have not yet ingested a district rating from these independent forecasters for OH-5; links go to their current national House ratings. Missing is shown as missing—not converted into a probability.
Past results
Every election in Ohio's 5th district we hold a result for. District numbers are reused across redistricting, so older rows may cover different ground than the seat does today.
Candidate news
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WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress is the same one that’s mobilized many Americans: restrictions on giant data centers.The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation forcing state regulators to…
Raw Story · Yesterday
Jon Husted joins Bob Latta as Ohio legislators to refuse pay amid government shutdown
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted and Rep. Bob Latta are refusing pay during the government shutdown, calling for Congress to pass funding and accountability reforms.
ABC6OnYourSide.com · October 15, 2025
Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Robert Latta Bought Over $1K In Farmers & Merchants Stock
An official report on July 25, 2025 reveals Representative Robert Latta's recent purchase of Farmers & Merchants FMAO stock, valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction took place on July 20, 2025, as per the July filing. At this time, Farmers & Mercha…
Biztoc.com · July 28, 2025
A Congress Member Bought Up To $15K In Farmers & Merchants Stock: Here's What You Need To Know
January 24, 2025 records indicate that Representative Robert Latta filed a purchase of Farmers & Merchants (NASDAQ:FMAO), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. According to the January filing, the transaction occurred on January 24, 2025. Currently, Farmers & Me…
Biztoc.com · January 27, 2025
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