Robert E. Latta
Robert Edward Latta is an American politician who is the United States representative for Ohio's 5th congressional district. Currently in his 10th term, Latta has served in Congress since 2007, and prior to that he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. The fifth district includes many of Toledo's suburbs, as well as Findlay, Bowling Green, Tiffin, Napoleon, Sylvania, Defiance and Van Wert, and a sliver of Toledo itself.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1956-04-18, Bluffton
Education
Bowling Green State University, University of Toledo, Fairfax Christian School, University of Toledo College of Law
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer
Positions Held
Ohio state representative, Wood County Commissioner, member of the State Senate of Ohio, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Ohio
Status
Current member
In office since
2007