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Brent Charles Hanni

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General: Nov 3, 2026 · 99d
Candidate Biography

About Brent Charles Hanni

Brent Hanni (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 6th Congressional District. Hanni lost in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.

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Data Bill of Rights
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War-Crime Accountability
Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.
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Congressional Stock Trading Ban
No trading on the people's trust.
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Citizens United Reform
Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.
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Universal Healthcare
Care without medical bankruptcy.
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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)
Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…
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[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Brent Hanni completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hanni's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" id=\"heading-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am the Fiscal Officer for Mahoning County Clerk of Courts. I am a dedicated Husband and Father raised in the US Army with strong Catholic values. I am an assistant high school track coach. I was a college athlete who studied abroad, graduated with my associate degree in science, an associate degree in culinary arts, bachelor's in business administration and a masters in tourism and hospitality management. It is time for proper representation in Ohios' 6th congressional district. I am a well educated, working, family man who wants to serve, and represent all people in the 6th district. My promises will not be broken and I believe I am the best choice to represent the 6th congressional district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" id=\"heading-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Protect voter rights to ensure everyone has a voice.</li><li>End citizens united so corporations don't have a larger voice then the voters congress represents.</li><li>Universal free school lunch for all students so our future is protected and every child has the energy to perform their best.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404829-2026-03-19\" id=\"heading1-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-404829-2026-03-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-404829-2026-03-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-404829-2026-03-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTaxes, cost of goods including energy, groceries, gas. Things every average American struggles with that representatives in Washington DC have never personally struggled with.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nBrent Hanni completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hanni's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am the Fiscal Officer for Mahoning County Clerk of Courts. I am a dedicated Husband and Father raised in the US Army with strong Catholic values. I am an assistant high school track coach. I was a college athlete who studied abroad, graduated with my associate degree in science, an associate degree in culinary arts, bachelor's in business administration and a masters in tourism and hospitality management. It is time for proper representation in Ohios' 6th congressional district. I am a well educated, working, family man who wants to serve, and represent all people in the 6th district. My promises will not be broken and I believe I am the best choice to represent the 6th congressional district. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Protect voter rights to ensure everyone has a voice. End citizens united so corporations don't have a larger voice then the voters congress represents. Universal free school lunch for all students so our future is protected and every child has the energy to perform their best. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Taxes, cost of goods including energy, groceries, gas. Things every average American struggles with that representatives in Washington DC have never personally struggled with.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]

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