LANDSMAN LEADS REPUBLICAN IN INITIAL POLLING, UP 20 PERCENT WITH INDEPENDENT VOTERS

February 5, 2026

CINCINNATI, OH – An internal poll finds Greg Landsman (OH-01) holding a 6-point districtwide advantage against the most active Republican candidate, Eric Conroy. Greg is earning an impressive 57% among Independent voters (57-37). 

A 500-sample survey from highly-reputable Impact Research conducted November 18 - 23 found Greg is well-liked by voters, and his popularity translates to a significant, early advantage. 

Greg holds a higher net-popularity rating than several national and statewide figures tested on both sides of the aisle – including both well-known Democrats and Republican leaders like Trump and JD Vance. 

Voters see Greg as honest, hard-working and relatable, delivering an initial 6-point lead against GOP opponent Eric Conroy (49% Landsman / 43% Conroy) despite the R+5 nature of the district. 

Trump’s popularity rating is 8 points in the red (45% Fav / 53% Unfav), including 63% of Independents who give Trump a negative job rating. Further, Democrats lead a generic ballot for the House by 4 points (44% Dem / 40% GOP) – demonstrating an improved climate for Democrats compared to 2024.

Even as voters are provided balanced statements on both candidates, Landsman

maintains a 6-point margin and leads Independents by 20 points (57% to 37%).

Greg’s lead expands to 15 points (54% to 39%) and a 34-point margin with

Independents after communicating his reform credentials of refusing corporate

PAC dollars, backing a strong stock ban for members of Congress, and refusing his pay during the shutdown.

Greg's strength is further demonstrated by the lack of donor excitement for any would-be opponent. The frontrunners for the GOP nomination have been forced to keep their campaigns afloat with their own money, each having self-funded more than they've raised.