Ohio – 2A Grades for 2024 Election

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:
Voting History Key:
We use these symbols throughout the article to show you how politicians voted on legislation that impacts your 2A rights.
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anti 2AAn Act Against the 2nd Amendment
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pro 2AAn Act in Support of the 2nd Amendment
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voted YES
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voted NO
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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:
Running for U.S. Senate
Voting History
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AProtecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2016
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pro 2AH.J. Res 40 (NICS Background Checks & Social Security)
- Supports gun control legislation such as assault weapons bans and universal background checks.
- Doesn’t vote yes or support every gun control bill.
- Introduces legislation that infringes on Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- 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.
Running for U.S. Senate
- Claims to support the Second Amendment rights of Americans.
- Does not support the ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule.
- Does not support any gun control legislation despite previous comments.
- 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.
Running for U.S. House District 1
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Act
- Staunch gun control supporter with endorsements from the anti-2A lobby.
- An outspoken proponent of Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- Education
- Gun Control
- Environment
Summary
Greg Landsman has a long history of supporting legislation that infringes on Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.
Running for U.S. House District 1
- Claims to support Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.
- Is not an outspoken opponent of gun control legislation.
- 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.
Running for U.S. House District 10
Voting History
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AEnhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
- Supports some gun control legislation.
- Does not vote yes to every gun control bill.
- Healthcare
- Immigration
- Economy
Summary
Michael Turner supports some infringements of Americans’ Second Amendment rights, but not all of them.
Running for U.S. House District 12
Voting History
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anti 2AAssault Weapons Ban of 2022
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anti 2ABipartisan Safer Communities Act
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anti 2AFederal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
- Publicly opposes anti-2A legislation.
- Consistently votes no to any new infringements on Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms.
- 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.
Running for U.S. House District 12
- Does not support weapons bans.
- Does support some gun control.
- Is not an outspoken advocate for 2A rights.
- Climate Change
- Cyber Attacks
- Second Amendment
Summary
Jerrad Christian supports Second Amendment rights but also supports some gun control legislation.
Running for House District 13
Voting History
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pro 2AFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
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pro 2AAmends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties
- Consistently votes no to pro-2A legislation.
- Is an outspoken advocate for gun control.
- Doesn’t focus on gun control as a key issue.
- 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.
Running for House District 13
Voting History
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pro 2AAllowing Concealed Firearms in Establishments that Sell Alcohol
- An outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- Introduces legislation to relax 2A infringements.
- Prioritizes Constitutional rights.
- 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.
George Lang
REPUBLICAN
Thomas Cooke
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses George Lang for his proactive approach to relaxing restrictive Second Amendment legislation.
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.
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.
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.
Jessica Miranda
DEMOCRAT
Jenn Giroux
REPUBLICAN
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Jenn Giroux for her commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights.
Bill Roemer
REPUBLICAN
AJ Harris
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Bill Roemer for his proactive approach to reducing restrictive Second Amendment legislation.
Andrea White
REPUBLICAN
Rose Lounsbury
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Andrea White for her consistent pro-2A voting record.
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.
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.
Nick Santucci
REPUBLICAN
Lauren Matthews
DEMOCRAT
Endorsement
Ammo.com endorses Nick Santucci for his pro-2A advocacy and consistent voting record.
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.
Source: https://freedombunker.com/2024/03/28/ohio/
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