Gregory Levy
Gregory Levy is an independent candidate in Ohio’s 2026 special U.S. Senate election. His campaign describes him as a socialist organizer from Akron and a veteran focused on working-class issues, labor rights, and public ownership of major industries.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Policy | Opposes U.S. military intervention and major defense spending, calling for a sharply reduced Pentagon budget, an end to forever wars, and cuts to aid and sanctions used in foreign policy. | ● high | |
| Economy | Supports public ownership or democratic control of major corporations, a national rent cap, an across-the-board price freeze on essential goods, and repeal of tax cuts for the rich. | ● high | |
| Local Issues | Centers Ohio-specific policy on worker power, rural hospitals, housing affordability, union jobs, and rebuilding communities through public investment and industrial policy. | ● high | |
| Healthcare | Supports a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at the point of use. | ● high | |
| Climate/Energy | Says the climate crisis is an existential emergency and backs a transition to renewable energy, expanded public transit, and industrial policy aimed at cutting emissions. | ● high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | Supports free abortion access and says gender-affirming care should be a healthcare decision between a person and their doctor. | ● high | |
| Immigration | Supports abolishing ICE, ending raids and deportations, shutting down detention camps, and creating a clear path to citizenship. | ● high | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | No public position found | ○ low | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | Supports anti-discrimination protections, affirmative action, reparations for Black Americans, and community control over policing; he also opposes attacks on LGBTQ people and DEI. | ● high | |
| Education | Supports free public education from pre-K through college and trade school, along with canceling student debt. | ● high | |
| Tech & AI | Says AI should be publicly owned or democratically controlled so technological gains shorten the workweek and do not lead to layoffs or exploitation. | ● high | |
| Election Policy | Supports banning corporate lobbying and political donations, outlawing voter purges and racist gerrymandering, and shifting power to more democratic and accountable institutions. | ● high |
Foreign Policy
● highOpposes U.S. military intervention and major defense spending, calling for a sharply reduced Pentagon budget, an end to forever wars, and cuts to aid and sanctions used in foreign policy.
Economy
● highSupports public ownership or democratic control of major corporations, a national rent cap, an across-the-board price freeze on essential goods, and repeal of tax cuts for the rich.
Local Issues
● highCenters Ohio-specific policy on worker power, rural hospitals, housing affordability, union jobs, and rebuilding communities through public investment and industrial policy.
Healthcare
● highSupports a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at the point of use.
Climate/Energy
● highSays the climate crisis is an existential emergency and backs a transition to renewable energy, expanded public transit, and industrial policy aimed at cutting emissions.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
● highSupports free abortion access and says gender-affirming care should be a healthcare decision between a person and their doctor.
Immigration
● highSupports abolishing ICE, ending raids and deportations, shutting down detention camps, and creating a clear path to citizenship.
Civil Rights & Equality
● highSupports anti-discrimination protections, affirmative action, reparations for Black Americans, and community control over policing; he also opposes attacks on LGBTQ people and DEI.
Education
● highSupports free public education from pre-K through college and trade school, along with canceling student debt.
Tech & AI
● highSays AI should be publicly owned or democratically controlled so technological gains shorten the workweek and do not lead to layoffs or exploitation.
Election Policy
● highSupports banning corporate lobbying and political donations, outlawing voter purges and racist gerrymandering, and shifting power to more democratic and accountable institutions.
Top Donors
Gregory Levy’s FEC candidate page identifies him as a federal candidate under ID S6OH00395 and shows receipts of $57,814.65 for the 2025–2026 cycle through April 15, 2026. The available FEC data indicates the campaign is funded primarily by individual contributions rather than party committees or major outside groups.
Voting Record
Gregory Levy has not held legislative office, so there is no legislative voting record to report. His campaign website describes him as a socialist candidate focused on working-class issues, reduced inequality, and labor-oriented policy goals, which is the best available evidence of his governing approach in the public record reviewed. Sources: https://www.greg4senate.com/ ; https://ballotpedia.org/Gregory_Levy
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 5/8/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.