Members of the Ohio Republican Party are celebrating Ohio Republican Orlando Sonza’s run for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District in 2024.
Their support comes as Sonza announced his candidacy earlier this week to unseat U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) who is currently serving his first term in Congress.
Sonza (pictured above) is the first Republican to announce his candidacy for this position.
Following his announcement, Ohio GOP Chairman Alex Triantafilou said Sonza is an impressive opponent to take on Landsman.
“Good to see my friend and fellow Ohio GOP State Central Committeeman Orlando Sonza announce for Congress. He will be formidable!” Triantafilou said.
Chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party Russell Mock also praised Sonza’s candidacy, saying it’s important for the Republican Party to support his campaign.
“Important for the Republican Party to support conservative and diverse candidates like Orlando Sonza,” Mock said.
The Rising Republicans of Greater Cincinnati said that Hamilton and Warren County are “voting Orlando Sonza in 2024.”
Sonza’s announcement also received praise from the National Republican Congressional Committee, who said that after Sonza’s announcement, “Greg Landsman should be shaking in his boots.”
Sonza previously ran for election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022, to Democratic candidate Catherine Ingram.
According to Sonza, he is committed to being an effective legislative leader representing Ohio’s 1st Congressional District.
“I am committed to working tirelessly to represent the needs and interests of the Ohioans of the First Congressional District, and to fight for policies that will make a positive difference in their lives,” Sonza said.
As a certified public accountant and an IRS registered agent, Sonza has a range of professional skills. Between 2013 to 2016, Sonza was a member of the United States Army. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2013 from the United States Military Academy, a master’s in 2018 from the University of Cincinnati, and a juris doctorate in 2022 from the Georgetown University Law Center. Sonza currently serves as an assistant Hamilton County prosecutor.
The Republican said his vast work history prepared him to be an effective leader in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District.
“My strong commitment to public service has not only been a career path but a way of life. It is a value that I instill in my four children and one that I hope to inspire in others. It has also led me to take the next step in my journey by running for U.S. Congress,” Sonza said.
Sonza says that some of his priorities include decreasing inflation, simplifying the tax code, increasing small business tax incentives, reducing wasteful government spending, increasing funding for community policing, investing in law enforcement training and resources, ensuring all students are eligible for school choice vouchers, and getting funding for Ohio’s infrastructure improvements.
According to Sonza, leadership is not just about taking charge and giving orders. It’s about leading by example and putting the needs of others before your own.
“True leaders are those who are committed to serving others and making a difference in their communities,” Sonza said.
Sonza says that public service is about more than just government work—it’s about finding ways to positively impact people’s lives and helping them achieve their goals.
“My strong commitment to public service has not only been a career path but a way of life. It is a value that I instill in my four children and one that I hope to inspire in others. It has also led me to take the next step in my journey by running for U.S. Congress,” Sonza said.
No other candidates have yet to come forwards to unseat Landsman for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District in 2024.
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Hannah Poling is a lead reporter at The Ohio Star, The Star News Network, and The Arizona Sun Times. Follow Hannah on Twitter @HannahPoling1. Email tips to [email protected]
Photo “Orlando Sonza” by Orlando Sonza.
