Joshua Kolasinski
Candidate for Ohio 4th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Ohio 4th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Ohio Secretary of State — Summary Level Official Results, May 5, 2026 Primary Election: Representative to Congress - District 04 — Democratic primary — 'Joshua D. Kolasinski' 26,406 · read Sep 24, 2026
Sources (3)
- Ohio Secretary of State — Summary Level Official Results, May 5, 2026 Primary Election: Representative to Congress - District 04 — Democratic primary — 'Joshua D. Kolasinski' 26,406 (nominee)
- Ohio county-certified general-election lists not obtained (U.S. House candidates are certified by the most-populous county's board)
- nominee per certified results
The District
What Ohio 4th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Hardin County, Mercer County, Logan County, Union County, Champaign County, Van Wert County, Allen County, Morrow County, Shelby County, Auglaize County and Marion County; parts of Clark County, Delaware County and Richland County.
635 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 4th Congressional District
Representative to Congress - District 04
Ohio General Election 2024-11-05 · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim JordanRepublican | Republican | 273,297 | 68.5% |
| Tamie WilsonDemocrat | Democrat | 125,905 | 31.5% |
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 04
Ohio General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim JordanRepublican | Republican | 200,773 | 69.2% |
| Tamie WilsonDemocrat | Democrat | 89,383 | 30.8% |
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 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 04
Ohio General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim JordanRepublican | Republican | 235,875 | 67.9% |
| Shannon M. FreshourDemocrat | Democrat | 101,897 | 29.3% |
| Steve PerkinsLibertarian | Libertarian | 9,854 | 2.8% |
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 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
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
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.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 25
- Raised
- $12,868cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $465cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $12,403cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $18,222cycle 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.
- Victory First Consulting$2,025.00
- Waterford Signs$843.00
- Bright Strategies Group$400.00
Campaign finance — Joshua Kolasinski For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Joshua Kolasinski For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $12,868.01 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $12,403.17 · cash on hand $464.84 · debts owed by the committee $18,221.52 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $7,668.01 (60%); Party committees $100.00 (1%); Candidate contributions $100.00 (1%); Candidate loans $5,000.00 (39%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): other $8,021.80; compliance and treasurer $2,025.00; direct mail $843.00; general consulting $400.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I'm running for Congress because our district needs representation that's in the interest of the people more than the political theatrics of recent years.”
In the News
Press coverage
- PODCAST: Delaware resident Joshua Kolasinski launches campaign for Ohio 4th Congressional DistrictAug 24, 2026 · Press · Marion County Now / Community Spotlight
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website: https://www.joshuaforohio.com/
Source: Exa search; Wix-based active site
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Ohio 4th Congressional District
- Jim JordanRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Tracey L. TackettIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Ohio 4th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Joshua Kolasinski" (Democratic) on the Delaware County (certifying board for OH-04); document: FWAB 46-Day Notice — Delaware County Board of Elections, revised 9/9/2026 certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Delaware County (certifying board for OH-04); document: FWAB 46-Day Notice — Delaware County Board of Elections, revised 9/9/2026 · sourceU.S. Representative · OH-04
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Joshua yet: Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_7g9kqy6aa.
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