2026 will not include a rematch of what was Ohio's most competitive congressional race in 2024.

Republican Kevin Coughlin has announced he is withdrawing from the race. The decision follows Friday’s move by the Ohio Redistricting Commission to approve new maps for Ohio’s 15 congressional districts.

The new 13 th Congressional District, which includes all of Summit County, was redrawn to make it safer for Democrats and current incumbent Emilia Sykes.

Coughlin shared the news of ending his election bid Sunday on X.

“Having been through a tough 2024 campaign I know how this story ends and what this means in terms of fundraising and national support,” Coughlin wrote. “I do not see a path to victory and I cannot ask our supporters to continue to invest their time and treasure into this ra

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