Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Republican · 3 November 2026

Cleophus Dulaney

Cleophus Dulaney, a Republican who was a candidate for Ohio's 3rd congressional district in 2020, is his party's 2026 nominee for the seat against Democratic incumbent Joyce Beatty.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Cleophus Dulaney, who was a candidate for Ohio's 3rd congressional district in 2020, is the Republican nominee for the seat in 2026. The district lies entirely within Franklin County, taking in inner Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall and Franklin County's share of Reynoldsburg.

Dulaney was unopposed in the Republican primary, in which he received 15,779 votes. His opponent in the general election is the Democratic incumbent, Joyce Beatty, who was re-elected in 2024 with 70.70% of the vote and defeated engineer Joe Gerard in her own primary with 79.3%.

The general election takes place on November 3, 2026.