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RepublicanRunning for OH-15 U.S. House · 2026
Bob Latta
Robert Edward Latta is an American politician who is the United States representative for Ohio's 5th congressional district. Currently in his 10th term, Latta has served in Congress since 2007, and prior to that he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. The fifth district includes many of Toledo's suburbs, as well as Findlay, Bowling Green, Tiffin, Napoleon, Sylvania, Defiance and Van Wert, and a sliver of Toledo itself.
Born 1956 · Bluffton, Ohio , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
Bob Latta has been a U.S. representative since 2007, currently in his 10th term. The Republican won his primary and is running for Ohio's 15th congressional district in 2026. Market-implied odds give him around a 70% chance of winning the general election. Before Congress, Latta served in the Ohio House and state Senate.
Governing & voting record
What Latta did in office.
MeasureYearAction
DEBAR Act of 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-36.
2021
Became law
Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-400.
2017
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 West Main Cross Street, in Findla
Became Public Law No: 114-211.
2016
Became law
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins
Became Public Law No: 114-45.
2015
Became law
Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-269.
2014
Became law
To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles
Became Public Law No: 113-109.
2013
Became law
SECURE Grid Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026
Sponsored
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Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Latta votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Latta
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
75
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 593 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1991Wood County Commissioner
1991–1996
1997Member of the State Senate of Ohio
1997–2000
2001Ohio state representative
2001–2007
2007United States representative
since 2007
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Latta and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
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Republican · OH-15 U.S. House
Bob Latta
Robert Edward Latta is an American politician who is the United States representative for Ohio's 5th congressional district. Currently in his 10th term, Latta has served in Congress since 2007, and prior to that he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. The fifth district includes many of Toledo's suburbs, as well as Findlay, Bowling Green, Tiffin, Napoleon, Sylvania, Defiance and Van Wert, and a sliver of Toledo itself.
68%
Win prob
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06Bob Latta has been a U.S. representative since 2007, currently in his 10th term. The Republican won his primary and is running for Ohio's 15th congressional district in 2026. Market-implied odds give him around a 70% chance of winning the general election. Before Congress, Latta served in the Ohio House and state Senate.
Governing & voting record
DEBAR Act of 2021
2021 · BECAME LAW
Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018
2017 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 West Main Cross Street, in Findla
2016 · BECAME LAW
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins
2015 · BECAME LAW
Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014
2014 · BECAME LAW
To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles
2013 · BECAME LAW
SECURE Grid Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1991Wood County Commissioner
1991–1996
1997Member of the State Senate of Ohio
1997–2000
2001Ohio state representative
2001–2007
2007United States representative
since 2007
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
How Latta votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Latta
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
75
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 593 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)