Don Leonard
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Ohio’s 15th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Don Leonard is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Ohio’s 15th District on November 3, 2026, against Mike Carey (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Don Leonard’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Don Leonard’s campaign has raised $1,329,844 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $97,707 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,094,108
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$172,938
- PACs and other committees$50,000
- The candidate’s own money and loans$11,920
- Political party committees$878
- Other$1
From donors who gave over $200: $492,431 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 73% from Ohio, 27% from other states. Top states: Ohio $361,032 (73%), Michigan $33,750 (7%), Massachusetts $20,670 (4%), California $18,147 (4%), Texas $14,750 (3%). About 430 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6OH15112 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Don Leonard’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Don Leonard (Democratic); Mike Carey (Republican, incumbent); Brennan Barrington (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Mike Carey (R)
- Rating: Lean RAverage of 7; Lean R to Likely R
- Ohio 15th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Ohio race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Ohio
Early voting: Oct 6 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Ohio
- Check your registration on Ohio’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Ohio
Ballots already cast in Ohio: 1,004,060 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Ohio Secretary of State): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Ohio (4,201,368) · 13% of registered voters in Ohio
About Don Leonard
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Don Leonard quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Professor of city and regional planning at Ohio State University. · donforohio.com (source for Professor of city and regional planning at Ohio State University.)
Endorsements
- End Citizens United · endcitizensunited.org (source for the End Citizens United endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at donforohio.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), donforohio.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), donforohio.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Democracy should mean one person, one vote. Not one dollar, one vote. We must rebuild the firewall that separates wealth from power.” donforohio.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Supporting life means fighting for universal healthcare, affordable childcare, paid family leave, and support for those who care for an aging parent or a disabled loved one.” donforohio.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at donforohio.com (checked for Labor, page 1), donforohio.com (checked for Labor, page 2), donforohio.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Reject the culture wars. Secure the border. Respect immigrants. Lower costs, raise wages, and build a better future together.” donforohio.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Every working American should be able to own a home.” donforohio.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Don Leonard has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Don Leonard been backed by AIPAC?
No. Don Leonard has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Don Leonard had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.