Ohio's 5th Congressional District is represented by Robert Latta (Republican), who has held the seat since 2007. Latta has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 97% of the time. The district includes Lorain, Elyria, and Findlay. It takes in all or part of 12 counties; the most populous parts are in Lorain County and Hancock County. About 789,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $71,027.
Current Representative
Robert Latta (Republican) has represented Ohio's 5th Congressional District since 2007.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Bob Latta is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Bob Latta (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.8M, $799K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 100% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 97% of the time
Brian Shaver (Democratic): raised $59K, $39K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Ohio's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.