Eric Conroy

R

Won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary

Conroy is an Air Force veteran and former CIA case officer running as the Republican nominee. He describes his campaign as focused on national security, border security, and fiscal responsibility.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Supports stronger border enforcement and says federal immigration law should be consistently upheld.[3]

    “I support strong border enforcement, modernizing our immigration system, and ensuring that federal law is consistently upheld to protect American communities and sovereignty.”
  • SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

    Campaign website says he will 'stand with law enforcement, oppose defunding the police.'[3]

    “Eric Conroy will stand with law enforcement, oppose defunding the police, and fight for policies that keep violent criminals off our streets.”
  • SupportsContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

    Campaign website says he will 'be a steadfast ally of Israel and our national security.'[3]

    “Eric Conroy will strengthen America's military, invest in next-generation defense, and be a steadfast ally of Israel and our national security.”

In their words — priorities

  • Says national security and border security must be restored, supporting 'strong border enforcement, modernizing our immigration system, and ensuring that federal law is consistently upheld.'[3]
  • Calls for fiscal responsibility, citing federal spending as a driver of inflation, and says he will 'advocate for responsible budgeting, reducing waste, and policies that promote economic growth and job creation.'[3]
  • Supports energy independence and expanding domestic energy production and American manufacturing.[3]

Background

  • Grew up on the West Side of Cincinnati and graduated from Elder High School, then the U.S. Air Force Academy.[3]
  • Served on active duty in the Air Force and later worked overseas in national security as a CIA case officer.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $1.5M · spent $1.0M · $474K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Greg Landsman, Nathan Weise · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Eric Conroy · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words