Greg Landsman
American politician (born 1976)
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Gregory John Landsman (born December 4, 1976)[1] is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative from Ohio's 1st congressional district since 2023. The district is based in Cincinnati, and includes most of its inner suburbs.
December 4, 1976
Greg Landsman | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Chabot |
| Member of the Cincinnati City Council | |
| In office January 2, 2018 – December 19, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Flynn |
| Succeeded by | Seth Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory John Landsman December 4, 1976 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Landsman |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Ohio University (BA) Harvard University (MA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
A member of the Democratic Party, Landsman served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2018 to 2022.[2] He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2022 election, defeating 13-term incumbent Steve Chabot. He is described as a centrist Democrat.[3]
Early life and education
Landsman was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a Jewish family.[4][5] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Ohio University in 1999 and a Master of Arts degree in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School in 2004.[6][5][dead link] Governor Ted Strickland appointed Landsman to be his director of faith-based and community initiatives in 2007.[7]
Landsman served as executive director for StrivePartnership until December 2015. He then led Preschool Promise, an initiative to make two years of preschool available to all three- and four-year-olds in Cincinnati.[8] Preschool Promise was incorporated into a joint levy with Cincinnati Public Schools, and the levy passed in November 2016.[9]
Cincinnati City Council
Landsman ran for the Cincinnati City Council in 2013 and lost. He ran again in 2017,[7] and was elected to one of the council's seats in the November general election.[10] Landsman was reelected in 2021.[11]
In 2018, Landsman and four other city councilors (P.G. Sittenfeld, Chris Seelbach, Wendell Young, and Tamaya Dennard), known collectively as the "Gang of Five", were found to be discussing city business via text messages. They talked about how to keep the city manager and potentially regain power from the mayor. In March 2019, the Gang of Five agreed to turn over their text messages in order to settle a lawsuit filed by a local anti-tax activist. The text messages were made searchable and posted on the website of the law firm that sued the Gang of Five.[12] No criminal charges were filed.[13]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2022
In 2021, national Democrats recruited Landsman to run against long-time Republican incumbent Steve Chabot for the United States House of Representatives seat from Ohio's 1st congressional district in the 2022 elections. Chabot had held the seat for all but one term since 1995.[14] Landsman announced his candidacy in January 2022[15] and defeated Chabot in the November election 53% to 47%.[16]
2024
On November 5, 2024, Landsman won re-election to his house seat against Republican Orlando Sonza 55% to 45%.[17] He thus became only the third Democrat to represent a significant portion of Cincinnati for more than one term since the Civil War.[citation needed]
Tenure
Landsman took office on January 7, 2023, as the U.S. representative for Ohio’s 1st congressional district.[18] During the 118th Congress, he served on the Small Business Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.[18] In the House, he was known as a centrist.[3] In his first year, he supported the bipartisan Rail Act, which called for increased train inspections and stronger penalties to help prevent future accidents following the 2023 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.[19]
In 2024, Landsman co-sponsored the bipartisan NO BOSS Act, which encouraged states to offer self-employment assistance programs, which would allow entrepreneurs to collect unemployment benefits while starting their own businesses.[20] In mid-July, he called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.[21] Later in October, he co-sponsored the bipartisan What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act, which sought to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans by improving data collection to identify the most effective programs.[22]
Following his reelection, Landsman was appointed in 2025 to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he served on the Health Subcommittee.[23] During the 119th Congress, legislation he had introduced requiring pharmacy benefit managers to pass Medicare Part D prescription drug rebates to insurers was enacted as part of the 2026 federal budget.[24] He also introduced legislation to restore funding for efforts to locate Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian War; the measure passed the House as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.[25]
Committee assignments
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Landsman's committee assignments for the 119th Congress include:[23]
Caucus memberships
Landsman's caucus memberships include:[26]
- New Democrat Coalition (communication chair)
- Problem Solvers Caucus (whip)
- Lowering Costs Caucus, (co-chair)
- What Works Caucus, (co-chair and co-founder)
Political positions
Healthcare
Landsman has supported lowering prescription drug costs and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing. In 2023, he introduced the Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act, which aimed to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for individuals aged 26 and younger with private insurance or Medicaid.[27][19] In 2024, he introduced the Medicare PBM Accountability Act to increase transparency by requiring pharmacy benefit managers to disclose profits and address pricing discrepancies.[28]
Law enforcement
In 2023, Landsman co-introduced the bipartisan Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act, alongside Representatives Emilia Sykes, Mike Carey, and Max Miller. The bill proposes allowing law enforcement agencies to use federal grants for recruitment and retention bonuses.[29]
Foreign policy
Landsman was one of just four House Democrats who initially supported the second Donald Trump administration's decision to launch the 2026 Iran war.[30]
Personal life
Landsman lives with his wife, Sarah, and their two children in Mount Washington, a neighborhood on Cincinnati's east side.[31]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Greg Landsman | 156,416 | 52.76 | |
| Republican | Steve Chabot (incumbent) | 140,058 | 47.24 | |
| Total votes | 296,474 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Greg Landsman (incumbent) | 213,916 | 54.58 | |
| Republican | Orlando Sonza | 177,993 | 45.42 | |
| Total votes | 391,909 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
