Trade
Supports eliminating U.S. tariffs on imports regardless of other countries' trade policies.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
William B. Redpath
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Ohio
THE PERSON
Background
Bill Redpath is a longtime Libertarian organizer and former chair of the Libertarian National Committee. His campaign describes two terms as national chair from 2006 to 2010 and extensive work obtaining ballot access for Libertarian candidates.
Roots
- Political work: Libertarian national leadership and ballot-access organizing.
Background sources checked October 27, 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.
Government spending
Supports eliminating the federal Education and Housing and Urban Development departments and ending corporate and farm subsidies.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Criminal justice
Supports ending federal drug prohibition and federal restrictions on online gambling.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · Special election · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Franklin County Board of Elections · General election 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.