Summary
Kevin Coughlin, a Republican candidate, has dropped out of the 2026 House race in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The decision came after redistricting shifted the district in favor of Democrats. This change is part of a broader national trend where both parties are looking to gain advantages through new congressional maps.
Key Facts
- Kevin Coughlin announced he is no longer running for Ohio's 13th Congressional District in 2026.
- Redistricting has made this district lean toward Democrats.
- In 2024, Coughlin narrowly lost to the Democratic incumbent by less than 10,000 votes.
- Coughlin had significant political support and raised over $500,000 before deciding to drop out.
- The Ohio Redistricting Commission agreed on a new map without going through the state legislature.
- The redistricting agreement aimed to avoid challenges from voters that might occur if passed through the legislature.
- The new district map generally gives Republicans an advantage in Ohio, but not in Coughlin’s district.
- The Cook Political Report adjusted its ratings for Ohio districts after the new map approval.
