John D. Hancock is running as a Libertarian for Ohio's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
Hancock, whose full legal name is John David Hancock Jr. according to Federal Election Commission records, is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. He faces Republican Eric Conroy and Democratic candidate Greg Landsman.
Candidate information
- Name: John D. Hancock
- Party: Libertarian
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio 1st Congressional District
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Professional background: Engineering
- Campaign website: hancock4liberty.com
On the issues
Hancock outlined several policy priorities in responses submitted through BallotReady. All positions below are the candidate's own statements.
Taxes and budget: Hancock said his campaign focuses on cutting government waste. His goal: lower taxes. He said he would fight to reduce what he called bloated budgets, giving people more control over their futures.
Government reform: Hancock said he would push for open records, end what he called backroom deals and declassify documents "without bias, no matter who they expose." He also said he wants to ensure voters' voices, rather than large donors, drive policy decisions. Hancock said he stands on liberty rather than lobbyists, a stance he described as keeping America free.
Criminal justice: Hancock said he would vote to end mandatory minimum sentences, bolster work like the Ohio Justice & Policy Center's and push for reform he described as aligned with the ACLU for fairer justice.
What's next
Ohio's 1st Congressional District voters will choose among Hancock, Conroy and Landsman on Nov. 3.
