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Ohio - 2A Grades for 2024 Election

What are the 2A grades for political candidates in OH in 2024? We have a comprehensive review in this article!

Grading Methodologyfor a Candidate's Second Amendment Stance

Ohio's candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on this criteria, we've assigned the following grades to those running for office:

Pro-2A Voting History, Outspoken Advocate for Second Amendment Rights, Displays a Strong and Consistent Stand Against 2A Infringements, Makes 2A Rights a Priority.

Claims to Support 2A Rights, Votes No to 2A Infringements, Makes Second Amendment Rights a Priority.

Does Not Support Gun Control Measures, is Not An Active Advocate Support for the Second Amendment.

Does Not Support All Gun Control Measures, Does Not Actively Introduce Anti-2A Legislation.

Actively Campaigns for Gun Control, Proposes New Gun Control Legislation.

Voting History Key:

We use these symbols throughout the article to show you how politicians voted on legislation that impacts your 2A rights.

  • anti2A
    An Act Against the 2nd Amendment
  • pro2A
    An Act in Support of the 2nd Amendment
  •  

    voted YES

  •  

    voted NO

  •  

    voted YES (sponsor or co‑sponsor)

Politicians Running for Federal Office in 2024

The following candidates were selected for our grading system based on either high-profile races or battleground districts, those with a narrow margin in 2022, for the state of Ohio:

 

Sherrod Brown DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. Senate

Voting History

  • anti2A
    Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
     
  • anti2A
    Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2016
     
  • pro2A
    H.J. Res 40 (NICS Background Checks & Social Security)
     

Sherrod Brown Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Economy
  • Innovation
  • Energy

Summary

Sherrod Brown does not vote yes to every gun control bill that makes it to the Senate, but he does support gun control legislation.

 

Bernie Moreno REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. Senate

Bernie Moreno Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Education
  • Borders
  • Second Amendment

Summary

Bernie Moreno has no voting history; however, defending the Second Amendment is a key issue for him, and he doesn’t support any gun control legislation.

 

Greg Landsman DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. House District 1

Voting History

  • pro2A
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Act
     

Greg Landsman Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Education
  • Gun Control
  • Environment

Summary

Greg Landsman has a long history of supporting legislation that infringes on Americans' rights to keep and bear arms.

 

Orlando Sonza REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. House District 1

Orlando Sonza Second Amendment Stance

  • Claims to support Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.
  • Is not an outspoken opponent of gun control legislation.

Most Important Issues

  • Border Control
  • Second Amendment
  • Economy

Summary

Orlando Sonzo claims to support 2A rights but is not an outspoken advocate for the rights and has no voting history.

 

Michael Turner REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. House District 10

Voting History

  • anti2A
    Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
     
  • anti2A
    Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
     
  • anti2A
    Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
     

Michael Turner Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Economy

Summary

Michael Turner supports some infringements of Americans' Second Amendment rights, but not all of them.

 

Troy Balderson REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. House District 12

Voting History

  • anti2A
    Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
     
  • anti2A
    Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
     
  • anti2A
    Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
     

Troy Balderson Second Amendment Stance

  • Publicly opposes anti-2A legislation.
  • Consistently votes no to any new infringements on Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.

Most Important Issues

  • Energy
  • Border Control
  • Economy

Summary

Troy Balderson consistently votes no to anti-2A legislation, but Second Amendment rights aren’t a key issue and he isn’t an outspoken advocate.

 

Jerrad Christian DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

Running for U.S. House District 12

Jerrad Christian Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Climate Change
  • Cyber Attacks
  • Second Amendment

Summary

Jerrad Christian supports Second Amendment rights but also supports some gun control legislation.

 

Emilia Sykes DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

Running for House District 13

Voting History

  • pro2A
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
     
  • pro2A
    Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties
     

Emilia Sykes Second Amendment Stance

Most Important Issues

  • Jobs
  • Healthcare
  • Public Safety

Summary

Emilia Sykes does not outwardly focus on anti-2A legislation but does support them in her votes and past statements.

 

Kevin Coughlin REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Running for House District 13

Voting History

  • pro2A
    Allowing Concealed Firearms in Establishments that Sell Alcohol
     

Kevin Coughlin’s Second Amendment Stance

  • An outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights.
  • Introduces legislation to relax 2A infringements.
  • Prioritizes Constitutional rights.

Most Important Issues

  • Constitutional Rights
  • Border
  • Education

Summary

Kevin Coughlin is a pro-2A candidate with a proven track record that supports Second Amendment rights.

Politicians Running for State Office in 2024: Ohio

Ohio has 99 House Districts and 33 Senate Districts at the state level. The following districts are key battleground areas with less than a 5% margin of victory in prior elections.

Running for Ohio State Senate District 4

George Lang

REPUBLICAN

Thomas Cooke

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses George Lang for his proactive approach to relaxing restrictive Second Amendment legislation.

Running for Ohio State Senate District 10

Kyle Koehler

REPUBLICAN

Dan McGregor

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Kyle Koehler for his proven pro-2A track record and for supporting Ohio’s Constitutional Carry legislation.

Running for Ohio State House District 4

Beryl Brown Piccolantonio

DEMOCRAT

Jason Allevato

REPUBLICAN

Endorsement

Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritization of pro-2A issues.

Running for Ohio State House District 23

Dan Troy

DEMOCRAT

Tony Hocevar

REPUBLICAN

Endorsement

Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritization of pro-2A issues.

Running for Ohio State House District 28

Jessica Miranda

DEMOCRAT

Jenn Giroux

REPUBLICAN

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Jenn Giroux for her commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights.

Running for Ohio State House District 31

Bill Roemer

REPUBLICAN

AJ Harris

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Bill Roemer for his proactive approach to reducing restrictive Second Amendment legislation.

Running for Ohio State House District 36

Andrea White

REPUBLICAN

Rose Lounsbury

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Andrea White for her consistent pro-2A voting record.

Running for Ohio State House District 41

Josiah Leinbach

REPUBLICAN

Erika White

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritization of pro-2A issues.

Running for Ohio State House District 59

Al Cutrona

REPUBLICAN

Laura Shaeffer

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Al Cutrona for his consistent and proactive approach to relaxing restrictions on the Second Amendment.

Running for Ohio State House District 64

Nick Santucci

REPUBLICAN

Lauren Matthews

DEMOCRAT

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Nick Santucci for his pro-2A advocacy and consistent voting record.

Running for Ohio State House District 72

Nathaniel Adams

DEMOCRAT

Heidi Workman

REPUBLICAN

Endorsement

Ammo.com endorses Heidi Workman for her commitment to protecting Ohioans' Second Amendment rights.

More information on Ohio can be found here: "Worst States to be a Gun Owner: Ohio" and "Ohio Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Ohio Gun Owners."

Ohio - 2A Grades for 2024 Election originally appeared in The Resistance Library at Ammo.com.

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