U.S. Representative, Ohio's 15th District
November 3, 2026 · general election · District 15 · 3 candidates with a page
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.
4 of 11 sections researched · 1 source
7 of 11 sections researched · 11 sources
6 of 11 sections researched · 3 sources
Also on the ballot, with no page yet
Gary Josephson (Independent) · Samuel Ronan (Independent)
A note on our coverage
Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.
Where they stand: Don Leonard has 5 entries and Mike Carey has 4 entries and Brennan Barrington has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Mike Carey's record in office has 3 entries and Brennan Barrington's has 0 and Don Leonard's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Sources: Mike Carey has 9 entries and Don Leonard has 2 entries and Brennan Barrington has 1 entry. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.
Jump to a candidate
- Brennan Barrington: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Mike Carey: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
- Don Leonard: Where they stand · What they have said, checked · Record in office · Money
Where they stand
Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.
Affordable housing
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
We were able to expand and make permanent the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit through the Working Families Tax Cuts, and this legislation builds on that success by preserving more affordable housing for the families who need it most.
Source: carey.house.gov
Don Leonard
None found in the records checked
Campaign finance
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
None found in the records checked
Don Leonard
The Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC represents a complete betrayal of America's founding principles.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Childcare
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
None found in the records checked
Don Leonard
Great care for our little ones shouldn’t cost a second mortgage.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Energy prices
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
Cheaper energy translates into cheaper goods for Americans at every level of the supply chain, allowing families to keep more of their hard-earned cash.
Source: carey.house.gov
Don Leonard
None found in the records checked
Health coverage
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
I voted today to extend the enhanced tax credits for ACA plans. The cost of health care is still too high because of the failed Obamacare policies that removed choice and raised premiums with punishing government mandates on our working families.
Source: carey.house.gov
Don Leonard
None found in the records checked
Health insurance
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
None found in the records checked
Don Leonard
All Americans deserve quality insurance they can afford to use.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Home ownership
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
None found in the records checked
Don Leonard
Every working American should be able to afford to own a home.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Taxes and the cost of living
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
In just over a year, Republicans are delivering a more affordable future with a stronger low-income housing tax credit, a record high Child Tax Credit, and more money in the pockets of Ohio families.
Source: carey.house.gov
Don Leonard
None found in the records checked
Wages and the economy
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
None found in the records checked
Don Leonard
We need an economy where every full-time job supports a full life, whether it’s in food services or investment banking. Where our kids can eventually afford to move out of the house and start a life of their own.
Source: ballotpedia.org
What they have said, checked
Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
Not yet researched
Don Leonard
Not yet researched
Record in office
Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
Mike Carey
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July 2, 2026 · bill
Introduced the Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement Act, which would create tax incentives for the purchase and major renovation of residential rental properties at least 15 years old.
Source: carey.house.gov
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February 12, 2026 · bill
With Senator John Barrasso, reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, which would eliminate the Superfund financing tax on crude oil imports.
Source: carey.house.gov
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January 8, 2026 · vote
Voted to extend the enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans.
Source: carey.house.gov
Don Leonard
None found in the records checked
Money
Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.
Brennan Barrington
Not yet researched
The result
Not yet researched
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: List of United States representatives from Ohio · Ohio's congressional districts
- Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Don Leonard · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Mike Carey (Ohio) · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- Representatives · U.S. House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
- List of United States representatives from Ohio · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
- Ohio's congressional districts · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
- Congressman Mike Carey · Office of Congressman Mike Carey · accessed 2026-09-19
- Carey Introduces Housing and Preservation Enhancement Act · Office of Congressman Mike Carey · 2026-07-02 · accessed 2026-09-19
- Carey Applauds American Comeback Championed in President Trump's State of the Union Address · Office of Congressman Mike Carey · 2026-02-25 · accessed 2026-09-19
- Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers · Office of Congressman Mike Carey · 2026-02-12 · accessed 2026-09-19
- Carey Statement on Unaffordable ACA Subsidy Extension Vote · Office of Congressman Mike Carey · 2026-01-08 · accessed 2026-09-19
- https://www.fec.gov/data/candidates/?q=Mike%20Carey
- https://www.fec.gov/data/candidates/?q=Don%20Leonard
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