Brian Poindexter
Candidate for Ohio 7th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Ohio 7th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List, dated 2026-09-17: USH7, Brian Poindexter (Democratic) · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Ohio 7th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Ashland County and Medina County; parts of Wayne County and Cuyahoga County.
537 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "Congressional Redistricting Plan Adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission" (Ohio Const. Art. XIX; adopted unanimously by the Ohio Redistricting Commission Oct 31, 2025; Secretary of State Directive 2025-55); 2026 status: In effect for 2026 through 2032 (commission plan adopted with bipartisan support; no pending challenge). Official file https://maps.ohio.gov/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted//FeatureServer/0
Results
Certified results for Ohio 7th Congressional District
Representative to Congress - District 07
Ohio General Election 2024-11-05 · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max MillerRepublican | Republican | 204,494 | 51.1% |
| Matt DiemerDemocrat | Democrat | 144,613 | 36.1% |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | 51,264 | 12.8% |
Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State · Ohio Secretary of State — Official Election Results
Sources (2)
- Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State (statewide races by precinct). File retrieved from Internet Archive capture 20251216225505 of the SOS URL because ohiosos.gov blocks automated downloads
- write-in candidates have no precinct detail in the SOS file
Representative to Congress - District 07
Ohio General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max MillerRepublican | Republican | 168,002 | 55.4% |
| Matthew DiemerDemocrat | Democrat | 135,485 | 44.6% |
Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State · Ohio Secretary of State — Official Election Results
Sources (2)
- Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State (statewide races by precinct). File retrieved from Internet Archive capture 20251204011955 of the SOS URL because ohiosos.gov blocks automated downloads
- write-in candidates have no precinct detail in the SOS file
Representative to Congress - District 07
Ohio General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob GibbsRepublican | Republican | 236,607 | 67.5% |
| Quentin PotterDemocrat | Democrat | 102,271 | 29.2% |
| Brandon LapeLibertarian | Libertarian | 11,671 | 3.3% |
Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State · Ohio Secretary of State — Official Election Results
Sources (2)
- Official canvass — Ohio Secretary of State (statewide races by precinct). File retrieved from Internet Archive capture 20250916084702 of the SOS URL because ohiosos.gov blocks automated downloads
- write-in candidates have no precinct detail in the SOS file
Key Votes
The record
Ordinance No. 11512-2025: Job-creation incentives package for Power Home Remodeling Group — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Special meeting · adopted 6–1 (Troyer no)
Dec 9, 2025 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · sourceOrdinance No. 11510-2025: Compensation adjustments for non-union city employees (excluding elected officials) — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Adopted 7–0
Dec 2, 2025 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · sourceOrdinance No. 11511-2025: Temporary appropriations for Jan–Mar 2026 — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Adopted 7–0
Dec 2, 2025 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · sourceOrdinance No. 11505-2025: Contract with Flock Group, Inc. (license-plate cameras) — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Adopted 7–0
Nov 5, 2025 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · sourceOrdinance No. 11476-2025: Retaining firms to protect the city against PFAS claims — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Adopted 7–0; Poindexter moved to suspend
Jun 17, 2025 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · sourceOrdinance No. 11449-2024: Retaining co-counsel for the Browns domed-stadium relocation and redevelopment — voted Yes
Brook Park City Council · Adopted 6–0, 1 abstention (Troyer); Poindexter also seconded the motion to suspend
Dec 17, 2024 · Official · City of Brook Park — adopted council minutes · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Committees and Appointments
Brook Park City Council — committee roles (2025–2026)
Planning Committee chair (2025); Safety Committee (2026); named backup Council President Pro-Tem (Jan 2, 2026 organizational meeting)
Jan 2, 2026 · Official · City of Brook Park — council minutes · source
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Oct 3
- Raised
- $603,156cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $312,290cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $291,455cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- LC MEDIA · ad buy$96.5K
- KINETIC STRATEGIES LLC · digital fundraising$76.7K
- BLUEROCK, LLC · finance consulting$15.0K
- MCTIGUE & COLOMBO LLC · legal services$13.6K
- NGP VAN · campaign database$13.4K
Campaign finance — Poindexter for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Poindexter for Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $603,155.59 this cycle · spent $291,454.52 · cash on hand $312,290.17 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $439,659.22 (73%); PACs and other political committees $162,073.00 (27%); The candidate (contributions) $1,420.60 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $96.9K; digital $77.5K; fundraising $26.1K; other $19.8K; general consulting $13.6K; legal $13.6K.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure — Candidate report 2026
Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–03/06/2026; filed 03/30/2026. Reports 3 assets; highest reported ranges: Defined Contribution Annuity $100,001–$250,000; Iron Workers Local 17 Pension Plan $15,001–$50,000; OPERS $1,001–$15,000. Liabilities: Student Loans (American Education Services, dependent child) $10,000–$15,000. Earned income: Salary, Iron Workers Local 17 JATC $21,000.00; Salary, City Of Brook Park $3,831.00. Also: 2 positions listed (e.g. Apprenticeship Instructor, Iron Workers Local 17 JATC).
Mar 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Filings
- Statement of CandidacyFEC · 2026View the Filing
- Statement of OrganizationFEC · 2026View the Filing
Statement of organization — Poindexter for Congress (amended)
Filed with the FEC 2026-09-29 (file 2015546).
Sep 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · sourceStatement of candidacy — Poindexter for Congress (amended)
Filed with the FEC 2026-09-29 (file 2015547).
Sep 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · sourceStatement of organization — Poindexter for Congress (amended)
Filed with the FEC 2026-09-29 (file 2015521).
Sep 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · sourceStatement of candidacy — Poindexter for Congress (amended)
Filed with the FEC 2026-09-29 (file 2015522).
Sep 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · source
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Brian
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $19,900 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $29,979. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $1,000–$1,600; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — MAX MILLER FOR CONGRESS (opposing)
MAX MILLER FOR CONGRESS — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 2 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $1,000–$1,600 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 2 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — POINDEXTER FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (POINDEXTER FOR CONGRESS). 2 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $19,900 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $83,492 supporting, $100,269 opposing, across 16 reports.
Progressive Turnout ProjectSupporting · $70,616
2 reports, newest Sep 26, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AMERICA FIRST AGRICULTURE ACTION INC.Opposing · $54,895
2 reports, newest Sep 26, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
JOBS & PROSPERITY PACOpposing · $25,918
1 report, newest Sep 24, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACOpposing · $14,395
4 reports, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
OHIO CITIZEN ACTIONSupporting · $12,876
5 reports, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
CIVIC RENEWAL FUND INC.Opposing · $5,061
2 reports, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I will stand with anybody to fight for the working families in my district, And I will stand up to anybody, even my own party if I have to, to make sure that happens.”
“I think people miss Sherrod Brown being in office, That responsible, reasonable leadership, somebody who is a champion for workers.”
“Politicians are completely out of touch with the way things are going. And I think that's why you saw Trump come to power in 2016, because he came running on a message of putting America first, bringing manufacturing back, ushering in a golden age for workers, And you know, that hasn't really realized here on the ground in Ohio-7.”
“I’m not in this to carry the flag for the Democratic Party, I’m in this to flip a seat for working families.”
“I have been gaining supporters from all areas throughout the race.”
“It stabilized my family life, I was no longer worried about a bill popping up.”
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“We believe that we can win this race − and the needle has continued to move in our direction, We feel stronger than ever.”
“Whether it’s Max Miller or anyone else, our message stays exactly the same, They can try to insert a generic Republican here. Doesn’t matter.”
“I didn't get into this race because Max Miller has terrible personal issues going on in his life. I got into this race because of policies he's supported that have made it harder on working families,”
“It's not every day that a union ironworker says I'm going to run for Congress,”
“I liked what Bernie had to say, because he was saying the things that I knew were wrong, Working people were working harder and getting less.”
“I’m not a Democratic Socialist, if that’s what people want to hear, However, they have some ideas I like, like lifting the cap on Social Security.”
Interviews and Published Statements
Brian Poindexter on his race against embattled Rep. Max Miller
TV interview · CBS News 24/7 — The Takeout Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription: [01:59] “Because I'm approaching it just like I have in my whole life. I, you know, one foot in front of the other, talking to people from all across the political spectrum. And you know, make no mistake, uh, Trump did win it by 11, but this is a district that Sherrod Brown runs well in because it's it's whichever candidate can capture the the uh attention of the workers in this district who say, hey, I'm going to fight for you. That's who they tend to vote for. And and President Trump came on scene with a message of bringing back manufacturing, uh making it a golden age for workers, and and that just hasn't realized and uh, you know, that's why I believe even before anybody else in the country took notice of our race, I knew we were going to win because I am from the heart of the district, I work hard just like the people in this district, and I believe the route they're rallying around us because of that message.”
Aug 12, 2026 · Press · CBS News 24/7 — The Takeout · sourceRep. Max Miller’s Democratic rival thinks he would win with or without the Republican's scandals
TV interview · MS NOW — The Weeknight
Aug 11, 2026 · Press · MS NOW — The Weeknight · sourceU.S. House District 7 Congressional Candidate Forum
Candidate forum (primary) · League of Women Voters (Greater Cleveland)
Apr 1, 2026 · Press · League of Women Voters (Greater Cleveland) · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Rep. Max Miller threatens legal action over Poindexter's 'defamatory' TV adSep 23, 2026 · Press · Ideastream Public Media
- Affordability central to Ohio race that could decide House controlSep 21, 2026 · Press · Casey Local (Center Square)
- Brian Poindexter's balancing act in race reshaped by Max Miller scandalSep 2, 2026 · Press · Spectrum News 1
- In an Ohio congressional race with national scrutiny, Brian Poindexter wants to win on his own termsAug 26, 2026 · Press · Ohio Capital Journal
- Candidate chooses issues over campaign noiseAug 20, 2026 · Press · Chagrin Valley Today
- How Rep. Max Miller’s Democratic opponent is navigating a ‘surreal’ political opportunityAug 14, 2026 · Press · NBC News
- Who is Brian Poindexter? Meet the Ohio Democrat taking on Rep. Max MillerAug 13, 2026 · Press · Akron Beacon Journal
- Exclusive: Miller’s opponent takes a Sanders-esque view of scandalAug 7, 2026 · Press · Semafor
- Democrat ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller, aiming to win back blue-collar voters in the 7th DistrictAug 6, 2026 · Press · News 5 Cleveland
- Why Democrats think they can compete in this ‘sleeper’ Ohio congressional raceJul 9, 2026 · Press · Signal Ohio
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- Poindexter wins Democratic primary for Ohio 7th Congressional DistrictMay 6, 2026 · Press · Ashland Source
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websitepoindexterforcongress.comFull-page render of the candidate's campaign website, captured 2026-09-24T10:13:02Z UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published
- Xx.com/bpforcongressPublic profile metrics at capture (2026-09-24T10:13:02Z UTC): 283 posts, 189 following, 16K followers. Counts as displayed by X to a signed-out visitor.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · X (Twitter)Self-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/PoindexterForCongressSelf-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/PoindexterForCongressSelf-published
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@poindexterforcongressSelf-published
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Ohio 7th Congressional District
- Max L. MillerRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Thahbia I AsadIndependent · Write-in candidate
- Andrey Joseph MartinichinNonpartisan · Write-in candidate
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · OH-07
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Brian yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Oct 3, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_k63e2m4kk.
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