Ohio’s 5th Congressional District

Official photo of Robert E. Latta
Robert E. Latta
R

U.S. Representative · OH-5

Official website  ·  Bioguide  ·  202-225-6405

November 3, 2026 election: Ohio votes on a new congressional map. People who live in the current 5th District vote in 3 of the new districts:

  • District 5: 81% of residents. On the ballot: Bob Latta (Republican); Brian A. Shaver (Democratic); Michael J. Veloff (Libertarian).
  • District 9: 10% of residents. On the ballot: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic); Derek Merrin (Republican).
  • District 4: 9% of residents. On the ballot: Jim Jordan (Republican); Joshua D. Kolasinski (Democratic); Tracey L. Tackett (Nonparty candidate).

Shares are based on 2020 census population. To confirm your own district, use the Ohio voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.

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REPUBLICAN

Ohio’s 5th Congressional District is represented by Robert E. Latta (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Ohio’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Ohio uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (the plan the Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted on October 31, 2025), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.

Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.

Population

786,317

Median Household Income

$69,096

Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.

Partisan Lean

R+29

2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.

District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.

Robert E. Latta and Ohio's 5th Congressional District

Robert E. Latta, a member of the Republican Party, represents Ohio's 5th Congressional District and has held the seat since December 13, 2007. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.

Committee assignments: House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-6405. Official site: latta.house.gov.

Current Representative

Rep. Robert E. Latta (R)

119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since December 13, 2007

Robert E. Latta currently represents Ohio’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.

2026 Election

On the ballot November 3, 2026

  • Bob Latta, Republican Incumbent
  • Brian A. Shaver, Democratic
  • Michael J. Veloff, Libertarian

This list is for District 5 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.

Ohio's county boards of elections certify congressional candidates. This list comes from the certified lists and sample ballots of the counties in each district.

Source: Ohio county boards of elections, certified candidate lists, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.

Key dates for November 3, 2026

Register by mailMonday, October 5 Application must be postmarked by this date.
Register onlineMonday, October 5
Register in personMonday, October 5
Early in-person votingOctober 6 to November 1 There is no early voting on Monday, November 2.
Request a mail ballotTuesday, October 27 Application must be received by 8:30 p.m. on October 27.
Return a mail ballotMust be received by 7:30 p.m. on November 3.
Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026

Check your registration with the Ohio voter lookup. Dates come from the Ohio election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.

Polling places in Ohio are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Ohio: vote.gov.

What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026

Contact Your Representative

Washington Office

2470 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6405

Committee Assignments

About This District

The district spans 12 counties in Ohio, including Lorain, Huron, Henry, Crawford, and Van Wert, and others. Its largest cities are Lorain (about 65,000), Elyria (about 53,000), Findlay (about 40,000), and North Ridgeville (about 35,000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Ohio's 5th Congressional District?

Robert E. Latta (R) represents Ohio's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What political party is Robert E. Latta a member of?

Robert E. Latta is a member of the Republican Party.

How can I contact Robert E. Latta?

You can reach Robert E. Latta by phone at 202-225-6405 or through their official website at https://latta.house.gov.

When does Robert E. Latta's current term end?

Robert E. Latta's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.

Where is Ohio's 5th Congressional District?

Ohio's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of Ohio and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What district does Robert E. Latta represent?

Robert E. Latta has represented Ohio's 5th Congressional District since December 13, 2007. The boundary map for the district is on this page.

Where can I see a map of Robert E. Latta's district?

The boundary map for Ohio's 5th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.

What committees is Robert E. Latta on?

Robert E. Latta sits on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.

Is Robert E. Latta still in Congress?

This site shows Robert E. Latta holding Ohio's 5th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.

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ZIP Codes in Ohio's 5th Congressional District

This congressional district contains 176 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.

75 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Ohio district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 43302 (also in the 4th), 43314 (also in the 4th), 43316 (also in the 4th), 43323 (also in the 4th), 43330 (also in the 4th), 43332 (also in the 4th), 43337 (also in the 4th), 43351 (also in the 4th).

  • 43302
  • 43314
  • 43316
  • 43323
  • 43330
  • 43332
  • 43337
  • 43351
  • 43359
  • 43402
View all 176 ZIP codes in this district
  • 43302
  • 43314
  • 43316
  • 43323
  • 43330
  • 43332
  • 43337
  • 43351
  • 43359
  • 43402
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  • 43406
  • 43410
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  • 43414
  • 43430
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  • 43457
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  • 43502
  • 43510
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  • 43516
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  • 43565
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  • 44001
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  • 44028
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  • 44275
  • 44280
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  • 45872
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  • 45876
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  • 45879
  • 45880
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  • 45889
  • 45890
  • 45891
  • 45893
  • 45894
  • 45897
  • 45898
  • 45899

ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.

U.S. Senators for this state: Bernie Moreno (R), Jon Husted (R)

Last updated September 27, 2026.

Data last checked September 26, 2026.

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