David J. Taylor
U.S. House · OH-2 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · OH-2
Biography
Overview
David J. Taylor is a Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2025. Born in 1969, he is a business owner and attorney who previously owned his family's concrete company, Sardinia Ready Mix. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (1992) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law (1996).
Career
Taylor was sworn in to the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, after winning Ohio's 2nd district in the 2024 general election. He won the Republican nomination following incumbent Brad Wenstrup's announcement of retirement. Since taking office, Taylor has sponsored 20 bills focused on agriculture, rural development, water infrastructure, transportation, and other policy areas, though all remain in committee status. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee.
Prior political experience
David Taylor won the 2024 Republican nomination for Ohio's 2nd congressional district following incumbent Brad Wenstrup's decision not to seek re-election. He defeated Democratic nominee Samantha Meadows in the November 2024 general election and was sworn in on January 3, 2025. Specific election margins and additional electoral history details are not available.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | U.S. House OH-2 | 2025–present | In progress | — | — |
Committee assignments
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentHouse· 2025–present
- Water Resources and EnvironmentHouse· 2025–present
- General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and CreditHouse· 2025–present
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous MaterialsHouse· 2025–present
- Highways and TransitHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8192
Nitazene Response Act
Apr 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8028
SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7809
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building".
Mar 4, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7476
Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act
Feb 10, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7409
Defend Rural Health Act of 2026
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7321
Towing Safety Act
Feb 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6899
CFTC Advisory Committee Improvement Act of 2025
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6600
Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6413
Workforce Flexibility Act
Dec 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6233
Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8481
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8193
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".
Apr 2, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8079
Diesel Truck Liberation Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7747
State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act
Mar 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7651
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7539
SAFE Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |