Meet Cleophus Dulaney, Republican Candidate for Ohio Congressional District 3

In this episode of American Motherhood, we sit down with Mr. Cleophus Dulaney, Republican candidate for Ohio’s Third Congressional District, to discuss the issues affecting Ohio families and his priorities for the district and the state.

We asked him about affordable housing, property taxes, education, his vision for Ohio, and the kind of leader he would be.

Our goal isn’t to tell you who to vote for. It’s to give Ohio voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, understand their positions and priorities, and get a better sense of how they would approach the issues that matter to families.

Resources for This Conversation

We’ve included resources below to help you explore some of the issues and claims discussed during this interview. These sources may provide additional context, support information shared during the conversation, or offer additional perspectives and background.

What does the U.S. Constitution say about federal taxes?

National Archives: 16th Amendment

Congress.gov: Constitution Annotated, 16th Amendment 

What does the Ohio Constitution say about funding public schools? Ohio Constitution, Article VI: Education

To learn more about how public schools are funded in Ohio, listen to our own American Motherhood: Schoolhouse Series (6 episodes)

Ohio House Bill 114: The legislation addresses kindergarten age requirements and took effect March 20, 2026. Ohio Legislature: House Bill 114 

The history of tariffs: This nonpartisan CRS report provides historical context on U.S. tariff policy, including tariffs’ role in federal revenue and trade policy: Congressional Research Service: U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview 

A timeline and background on the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Jan 6 timeline

Criminal complaint involving Cleophus Dulaney: United States of America v. Cleophus Dulaney

Arrest of Joyce Beatty: Roll Call: Capitol Police arrest Rep. Joyce Beatty at protest

2020 Election Results:

1. Peer-reviewed research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: PNAS research

2. U.S. House Select Committee: January 6 Final Report: President Trump Had His Day in Court

3. PolitiFact: More than 60 of Trump’s election lawsuits lacked merit