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U.S. House · OH-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Vanessa Enoch

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 8th Congressional District

Vanessa Enoch is a business owner, educator and community organizer focused on affordable care, housing, worker opportunity and responsible technology.

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DistrictOH-08
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Vanessa stands.

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Health care and drug costs

  • Supports negotiated drug prices, capped out-of-pocket costs, community clinics and preventive care

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Wages and career opportunity

  • Supports higher wages, predictable work schedules, apprenticeships, child care and transportation access

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Homes and neighborhood stability

  • Supports land-use reform, mixed-income housing and resident involvement in neighborhood planning

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Ethics and economic competition

  • Supports campaign finance limits, lobbying transparency, ethical enforcement and action against monopolies

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Responsible artificial intelligence development

  • Supports privacy, cybersecurity and responsible management of data centers’ water and energy demands

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Gun safety and children

  • Supports Ethan’s Law, secure firearm storage, background checks and enforcement against illegal trafficking

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2020

    Accomplishment

    Helped obtain veterans’ benefits

    Helped a veteran’s family obtain increased VA Aid and Attendance benefits for nursing care.

  • Experience

    Cultural Impact owner

    Leads Cultural Impact, providing management and technology consulting for organizations.

  • Experience

    College professor

    Taught college students throughout her extensive career in higher education.

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    Department chair

    Chaired academic departments during her extensive higher education leadership career.

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    Dean of students

    Oversaw student affairs through her administrative work in higher education.

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    Journalist

    Reported for radio and television and covered criminal justice for local readers.

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    Community organizer

    Organized community efforts addressing social justice and neighborhood concerns for twenty years.

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    Christian minister

    Serves in Christian ministry while maintaining support for church-state separation.

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    Business and technology professional

    Managed complex organizational challenges and developed solutions throughout her business and technology career.

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    Church deacon

    Became the first woman deacon in her church’s century-long history of service.

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    Nonprofit board member

    Volunteers on local and national nonprofit boards supporting community development.

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    Black MBA chapter leader

    Led Cincinnati’s National Black MBA Association chapter during its award-winning service.

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