THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Vanessa Enoch
Candidate for U.S. House · Ohio · District 8
THE PERSON
Background
Vanessa Enoch has worked in consulting, journalism, broadcasting, and higher education, including a dean-of-students role.
Education
- University of Cincinnati · bachelor’s degree
- Xavier University · graduate degree, 1999
- Union Institute & University · doctorate, public policy, 2017
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 1, 2026.
Hamilton County Board of Elections · Certified November 2026 candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.