Eric Conroy, a Republican, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio's 1st Congressional District in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The district covers parts of Hamilton County. Conroy, a Cincinnati native and Air Force veteran, is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. He faces Democrat Greg Landsman and Libertarian John D. Hancock.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio 1st Congressional District
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Hometown: Cincinnati (West Side)
- High school: Elder High School
- College: Bachelor's degree, U.S. Air Force Academy
- Graduate degree: Master's in public administration, Columbia University
Experience and public service
Conroy served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a case officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, according to BallotReady profile data.
Conroy said he grew up in a blue-collar household on Cincinnati's West Side, where he learned "the value of hard work, personal responsibility, and love of country," according to the Ohio Capital Journal. He said his grandfather was a decorated World War II veteran and that he was raised in a four-generation blue-collar family.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Conroy's campaign website and attributed to the candidate.
Economy and small business: Conroy said he would fight to lower inflation, cut red tape and champion pro-growth policies that put Ohio workers and small businesses first. He said he would champion policies that empower small businesses over corporate special interests.
Public safety: Conroy said he would stand with law enforcement, oppose defunding the police and push for policies that keep violent criminals off the streets.
Social Security and Medicare: Conroy said he would protect Social Security and Medicare, oppose benefit cuts and ensure those programs remain strong for future generations.
Veterans and defense: Conroy said he would work to fix the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, expand care and benefits for veterans, and strengthen the military. He said he would be a steadfast ally of Israel.
Infrastructure: Conroy said he would fight for smart infrastructure investments that reduce congestion, improve roads and bridges, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
The Anderson-Mariemont Journal sent a questionnaire to all candidates in this race. Conroy had not responded as of publication. This profile will be updated if a response is received.
Hamilton County residents can find voter registration and polling information through the Hamilton County Board of Elections.
