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Jerrad Christian

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 12th Congressional District

Jerrad Christian is a Navy veteran and software engineer focused on universal health care, workers’ rights, rural broadband and government accountability.

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DistrictOH-12
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jerrad stands.

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Universal health care coverage

  • Supports universal coverage so access to medical treatment no longer depends on employment

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Wages and collective bargaining

  • Supports raising the minimum wage and stronger penalties for retaliation against union organizing

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Homes and first-time buyers

  • Supports more housing, zoning reform and limits on institutional purchases of single-family homes

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Rural broadband and accountability

  • Supports broadband investment reaching unserved communities and accountability for companies receiving public funds

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Campaign money and democracy

  • Supports overturning Citizens United, campaign spending limits and restoring federal voting protections

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Retirement and fair contributions

  • Supports removing Social Security’s taxable income cap to protect benefits and strengthen solvency

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Certified as the Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 12th District in the November general election.

  • Experience

    Aircraft carrier fueler

    Served two years fueling aircraft aboard a Navy carrier during overseas operations.

  • Experience

    Meteorologist and oceanographer

    Spent the final three years of his Navy service in meteorology and oceanography.

  • Experience

    Outdoor education teacher

    Taught science, history, teamwork and survival skills through a nonprofit outdoor education program.

  • Experience

    Factory janitor

    Worked as a factory janitor for four years before changing careers into technology.

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    Software engineer

    Works as a software engineer after pursuing further training for a technology career.

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