Eric Conroy, a Republican, is running for U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election. He faces Democrat Greg Landsman and Libertarian John D. Hancock.

Conroy is an Air Force veteran and former Central Intelligence Agency case officer. He grew up on Cincinnati's West Side. According to his responses to the Ohio Capital Journal, he was raised in a four-generation blue-collar family, and his grandfather was a decorated World War II veteran.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio 1st Congressional District
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
  • Education: Elder High School; bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy; master's degree in public administration from Columbia University
  • Hometown: Cincinnati (West Side)

Experience and public service

Conroy served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked as a case officer at the Central Intelligence Agency.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Conroy's campaign website and represent the candidate's own stated priorities.

Economy and small business: Conroy said he will fight to lower inflation, cut red tape and champion pro-growth policies that put Ohio workers and small businesses first. He also said he supports clear, pro-growth policies for cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.

Border security and veterans: Conroy said he will secure the southern border with stronger enforcement and smarter technology. On veterans, he said he will fight to fix the VA and expand care and benefits.

Law enforcement and public safety: Conroy said he opposes defunding the police and will fight for policies that keep violent criminals off the streets.

Infrastructure: Conroy said he supports smart infrastructure investments that reduce congestion, improve roads and bridges, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

Education: Conroy said he will empower parents, support local control and expand career-focused education.

Editor's note: The Mason-Deerfield Times sent Conroy a candidate questionnaire. He had not responded as of publication.