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U.S. House District 5
2026 Ohio U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Official name: Brian A. Shaver
Office: U.S. House — District 5
Party or ballot designation: Democratic
Placement evidence: candidate on a current official county November list
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FEC committee ID: C00949347
FEC committee name: BRIANSHAVERFORCONGRESS
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://brianshaverforcongress.com/
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FEC committee name: BRIANSHAVERFORCONGRESS
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Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://brianshaverforcongress.com/
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Brian Shaver is a candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District and dedicated to people-centric governance, focusing on practical solutions that transcend partisan politics for a better, more united America. A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions. Above all, Brian believes representatives must put people before party and stay present and accountable to their communities.
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Brian Shaver is a candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District and dedicated to people-centric governance, focusing on practical solutions that transcend partisan politics for a better, more united America. A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions. Above all, Brian believes representatives must put people before party and stay present and accountable to their communities.
A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School.
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A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School.
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Ohio already verifies citizenship at voter registration, so non‑citizens aren’t casting ballots here, and anyone with a question about their eligibility can still vote provisionally while their status is checked. Because of that system, I’m confident our state handles voter registration and ballot validity responsibly. I do have personal opinions about how states should manage voting rights, but I believe it would be inappropriate for me to weigh in as a federal officeholder. The Constitution makes it clear that these matters belong to the states, and I take that boundary seriously.
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Ohio already verifies citizenship at voter registration, so non‑citizens aren’t casting ballots here, and anyone with a question about their eligibility can still vote provisionally while their status is checked. Because of that system, I’m confident our state handles voter registration and ballot validity responsibly. I do have personal opinions about how states should manage voting rights, but I believe it would be inappropriate for me to weigh in as a federal officeholder. The Constitution makes it clear that these matters belong to the states, and I take that boundary seriously.
I’ve felt the squeeze of rising costs myself, from grocery shopping to gas to housing, and it’s clear that everyday life has become less affordable for families like mine. I believe Congress can help by supporting farmers, strengthening the food supply, and investing in modest, affordable housing in rural communities. We also need to bring down the cost of essentials like medication and other staples that people rely on. To make the system fairer, I think the wealthiest Americans should pay the same tax rate as everyone else, without loopholes that let income be hidden. At the end of the day, people deserve an economy that works for them — not just for those at the top.
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I’ve felt the squeeze of rising costs myself, from grocery shopping to gas to housing, and it’s clear that everyday life has become less affordable for families like mine. I believe Congress can help by supporting farmers, strengthening the food supply, and investing in modest, affordable housing in rural communities. We also need to bring down the cost of essentials like medication and other staples that people rely on. To make the system fairer, I think the wealthiest Americans should pay the same tax rate as everyone else, without loopholes that let income be hidden. At the end of the day, people deserve an economy that works for them — not just for those at the top.
I believe my first responsibility as an elected official is to uphold the U.S. Constitution. To me, that means respecting the clear roles and limits the Constitution sets for each branch of government as well as the relationship between the federal government and the states. Our system only works when those checks and balances are honored. I feel that Congress has become the weakest link because it hasn’t enforced those boundaries or fulfilled key duties like budgeting, oversight, and holding the other branches accountable. In my view, executive actions that resemble lawmaking should be challenged and sent through the proper legislative process.
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I believe my first responsibility as an elected official is to uphold the U.S. Constitution. To me, that means respecting the clear roles and limits the Constitution sets for each branch of government as well as the relationship between the federal government and the states. Our system only works when those checks and balances are honored. I feel that Congress has become the weakest link because it hasn’t enforced those boundaries or fulfilled key duties like budgeting, oversight, and holding the other branches accountable. In my view, executive actions that resemble lawmaking should be challenged and sent through the proper legislative process.
I have dedicated my life to educating our youth, and I believe our country needs to invest in strong schools. Even though education is largely a state responsibility, the federal government still plays a big role, and I believe it must fund schools adequately and staff the Department of Education with qualified professionals who truly support teachers and students. I don’t believe politicians should micromanage classrooms with excessive testing, censorship, or rigid mandates; our job is to support educators, not replace them. I also believe higher‑education programs, including international exchanges like the Fulbright program that shaped my own academic journey, strengthen our nation and should be expanded rather than dismantled. Ultimately, we need a national education approach paired with strong workforce development that respects teachers, prepares students, and keeps our country competitive.
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I have dedicated my life to educating our youth, and I believe our country needs to invest in strong schools. Even though education is largely a state responsibility, the federal government still plays a big role, and I believe it must fund schools adequately and staff the Department of Education with qualified professionals who truly support teachers and students. I don’t believe politicians should micromanage classrooms with excessive testing, censorship, or rigid mandates; our job is to support educators, not replace them. I also believe higher‑education programs, including international exchanges like the Fulbright program that shaped my own academic journey, strengthen our nation and should be expanded rather than dismantled. Ultimately, we need a national education approach paired with strong workforce development that respects teachers, prepares students, and keeps our country competitive.
I believe firmly in the Second Amendment, and I’ve even attended NRA events because I respect responsible gun ownership. At the same time, firearms should not be as easy to access as they are today. We can protect constitutional rights while still putting common‑sense safeguards in place to keep guns out of the wrong hands. To me, background checks, safe storage expectations, and reasonable limits aren’t threats to freedom, They’re basic steps to keep our communities safe.
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I believe firmly in the Second Amendment, and I’ve even attended NRA events because I respect responsible gun ownership. At the same time, firearms should not be as easy to access as they are today. We can protect constitutional rights while still putting common‑sense safeguards in place to keep guns out of the wrong hands. To me, background checks, safe storage expectations, and reasonable limits aren’t threats to freedom, They’re basic steps to keep our communities safe.
In a country as advanced as ours, no one should have to worry about whether they can access or afford quality healthcare. People deserve care based on medical expertise, not insurance company hurdles, delays, or denials that create unnecessary pain and cost, as I’ve seen in my own family. I see healthcare as a fundamental right, and no one should have to choose between treatment and paying their bills or fall into poverty because of medical needs. The skyrocketing cost of insurance, prescriptions, and long‑term care is pushing Americans to the brink, even those with supposedly “good” coverage. To me, the system is clearly broken, and it’s time for a serious overhaul that puts people’s health above corporate profit.
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In a country as advanced as ours, no one should have to worry about whether they can access or afford quality healthcare. People deserve care based on medical expertise, not insurance company hurdles, delays, or denials that create unnecessary pain and cost, as I’ve seen in my own family. I see healthcare as a fundamental right, and no one should have to choose between treatment and paying their bills or fall into poverty because of medical needs. The skyrocketing cost of insurance, prescriptions, and long‑term care is pushing Americans to the brink, even those with supposedly “good” coverage. To me, the system is clearly broken, and it’s time for a serious overhaul that puts people’s health above corporate profit.
Additionally, I believe healthcare decisions should be made between a person and their physician. I have no desire to tell a woman what to do with her body, nor do I believe it is my or the government’s place to police access to gender-affirming care.
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Additionally, I believe healthcare decisions should be made between a person and their physician. I have no desire to tell a woman what to do with her body, nor do I believe it is my or the government’s place to police access to gender-affirming care.
The federal government has a responsibility to protect fair labor practices and ensure people earn a truly livable wage. I’ve seen firsthand how a single income once supported a family comfortably, and it’s clear to me that today’s workers aren’t getting the same chance at stability. Corporate profits and incentives have been prioritized over people, and we need to restore balance by guaranteeing fair pay, strong benefits, reasonable hours, and respect for workers’ time. I also think unions play a vital role in protecting the middle class and shouldn’t be undermined simply because they expect companies to share their success with the people who create it. At the end of the day, a healthy economy depends on treating workers fairly and giving them the dignity they deserve.
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The federal government has a responsibility to protect fair labor practices and ensure people earn a truly livable wage. I’ve seen firsthand how a single income once supported a family comfortably, and it’s clear to me that today’s workers aren’t getting the same chance at stability. Corporate profits and incentives have been prioritized over people, and we need to restore balance by guaranteeing fair pay, strong benefits, reasonable hours, and respect for workers’ time. I also think unions play a vital role in protecting the middle class and shouldn’t be undermined simply because they expect companies to share their success with the people who create it. At the end of the day, a healthy economy depends on treating workers fairly and giving them the dignity they deserve.
I believe we have the best‑trained, most dedicated military in the world, and our safety is built on the sacrifices of those who serve. Because of that, I think we owe them deep respect and should be very cautious about how we use the military, especially when it comes to reclassifying service members or deploying troops for routine policing at home. I’m troubled by recent actions that raise constitutional concerns, invite criticism from international bodies, or blur the line between military and civilian roles. I’m also deeply concerned about how many veterans still struggle to get the physical and mental healthcare they deserve. For me, supporting our soldiers means protecting their rights, using their service responsibly, and strengthening our alliances, not weakening them.
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I believe we have the best‑trained, most dedicated military in the world, and our safety is built on the sacrifices of those who serve. Because of that, I think we owe them deep respect and should be very cautious about how we use the military, especially when it comes to reclassifying service members or deploying troops for routine policing at home. I’m troubled by recent actions that raise constitutional concerns, invite criticism from international bodies, or blur the line between military and civilian roles. I’m also deeply concerned about how many veterans still struggle to get the physical and mental healthcare they deserve. For me, supporting our soldiers means protecting their rights, using their service responsibly, and strengthening our alliances, not weakening them.
I believe “We the People” means the government should protect everyone equally, without imposing tests, labels, or discriminating based on identity. As a legislator, I focus on people’s rights — not their race, gender, orientation, or any other personal characteristic — and I refuse to support policies that treat any group as less deserving. I also believe Constitutional protections apply to all people within our borders, regardless of citizenship, and that due process is a fundamental safeguard we must uphold at home and abroad. Practices like mass detentions, deportations without hearings, or militarized actions against people based on appearance violate those principles and echo the abuses our founders warned about. For me, honoring our nation’s ideals means ensuring liberty and justice truly apply to everyone.
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I believe “We the People” means the government should protect everyone equally, without imposing tests, labels, or discriminating based on identity. As a legislator, I focus on people’s rights — not their race, gender, orientation, or any other personal characteristic — and I refuse to support policies that treat any group as less deserving. I also believe Constitutional protections apply to all people within our borders, regardless of citizenship, and that due process is a fundamental safeguard we must uphold at home and abroad. Practices like mass detentions, deportations without hearings, or militarized actions against people based on appearance violate those principles and echo the abuses our founders warned about. For me, honoring our nation’s ideals means ensuring liberty and justice truly apply to everyone.
The time has come to utilize the amendment process in Article V to set clear limits on how long members of Congress can serve. I also believe we need strict rules on campaign funding so that money comes from the people we represent, not special interests or corporations. Inspired by Madison’s warnings in Federalist 10, I do not believe lawmakers should profit from insider trading or hold investments while in office. Public service should mean putting the public first, not personal financial gain. At the end of the day, we’re here to represent the will of the people, because they’re the ones who grant us the authority to govern.
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The time has come to utilize the amendment process in Article V to set clear limits on how long members of Congress can serve. I also believe we need strict rules on campaign funding so that money comes from the people we represent, not special interests or corporations. Inspired by Madison’s warnings in Federalist 10, I do not believe lawmakers should profit from insider trading or hold investments while in office. Public service should mean putting the public first, not personal financial gain. At the end of the day, we’re here to represent the will of the people, because they’re the ones who grant us the authority to govern.
Brian Shaver is a candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District and dedicated to people-centric governance, focusing on practical solutions that transcend partisan politics for a better, more united America. A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions. Above all, Brian believes representatives must put people before party and stay present and accountable to their communities.
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Brian Shaver is a candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District and dedicated to people-centric governance, focusing on practical solutions that transcend partisan politics for a better, more united America. A lifelong Northwest Ohioan, born and raised in Fostoria, where he still lives on a small family farm with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Genevieve. Brian is the current President of the Fostoria City Council and teaches social studies at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School. If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions. Above all, Brian believes representatives must put people before party and stay present and accountable to their communities.
If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions.
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If elected to Congress, Brian seeks to restore the meaning of “We the People” in our federal government. He advocates for reforms such as campaign finance limits, term limits, stronger checks and balances, transparency in legislation, and clear guardrails to prevent elected officials from profiting from their positions.
Supports limits on campaign finance.
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Campaign Finance Limits
Supports term limits for elected federal officials.
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Congressional Term Limits
Prioritizes stronger institutional checks and balances in the federal government.
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Stronger Checks and Balances
Prioritizes greater transparency in federal legislation.
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Transparency in Legislation
Supports clear restrictions intended to prevent elected officials from profiting from their public positions.
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Guardrails Against Official Self-Dealing
Believes representatives should put constituents before party and remain present and accountable to their communities.
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People Before Party
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FEC candidate totals February 4, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6OH05154
Name: SHAVER, BRIAN ALAN MR.
Office: House
State: OH
District: 05
Coverage start: 2026-02-04
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $11664.17
Total disbursements: $7258.22
Cash on hand: $8741.90
Debts owed by committee: $5523.47
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