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U.S. House · OH-15 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Don Leonard

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 15th Congressional District

Don Leonard is an Ohio State professor and former Peace Corps volunteer focused on wages, health care, family support and accountable government.

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DistrictOH-15
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Don stands.

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Wages and retirement dignity

  • Supports wages sufficient for a single job to cover housing, family needs and a dignified retirement

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Health care and family leave

  • Supports universal health care, affordable child care, paid leave and support for family caregivers

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Campaign money and democracy

  • Supports reducing money’s influence on elections and separating private wealth from political power

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Equality and justice protections

  • Supports freedom from discrimination, violence and government harassment and equal treatment under the justice system

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Data centers and community resources

  • Supports protecting water, strengthening the grid and requiring development to create local jobs and earn public trust

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Diplomacy and congressional war powers

  • Supports diplomacy, rebuilding American communities and restoring Congress’s authority over decisions to go to war

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Certified as the Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 15th District in the November general election.

  • Experience

    Peace Corps volunteer

    Served two years in South America through the Peace Corps before pursuing an academic career.

  • Experience

    Tulane postdoctoral fellow

    Conducted postdoctoral work at Tulane University before joining Ohio State University’s faculty.

  • Experience

    Ohio State professor

    Teaches city and regional planning at Ohio State University after a decade on its faculty.

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