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U.S. House · OH-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Brian Shaver

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District

Brian Shaver is a Fostoria teacher and city council president focused on affordable health care, public education, family farms and workers’ rights.

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DistrictOH-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Brian stands.

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Health care and reproductive freedom

  • Supports affordable health care without insurance barriers and access to reproductive and gender-affirming care

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Public education and teachers

  • Supports public school funding, teacher autonomy and less censorship and excessive standardized testing

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Family farms and trade

  • Opposes sweeping tariffs and supports safeguards against foreign purchases of American farmland

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Wages and union rights

  • Supports livable wages, reasonable working hours, benefits and workers’ ability to bargain collectively

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Gun safety and storage

  • Supports background checks and safe firearm storage while respecting lawful gun ownership

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Religious freedom and government

  • Supports freedom of belief and maintaining the separation between religious institutions and government

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Certified as the Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 5th District in the November general election.

  • Experience

    Social studies teacher

    Teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior Senior High School in northwest Ohio.

  • Experience

    Fostoria City Council president

    Serves as Fostoria’s council president while continuing his work in public education.

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