Jen Mazzuckelli

D

Won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary, 53.3% to 46.7%, over Todd Wilson

Mazzuckelli is a former high school English teacher and human-resources professional running as the Democratic nominee. She says her campaign centers on making Congress responsive to constituents and on economic hardship, including domestic-violence survivors' economic security.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Says Congress needs a representative who 'genuinely listens to our concerns and is responsive to OUR needs' and 'acts as a public servant NOT a politician,' criticizing incumbent David Taylor for refusing in-person town halls.[3]
  • Says a key responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch, including scrutinizing spending and released frozen or impounded appropriations.[3]

Background

  • Graduated from Glen Este High School (Clermont County, Ohio); attended Trinity College and earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois College (1991) and a graduate degree from Miami University of Ohio (2005).[3]
  • Worked in human resources, then became a licensed teacher and taught high school English until 2013.[3]

Also on the ballot for this seat: David Taylor · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

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