Warren Davidson

Warren Davidson
Official portrait, 2025
Warren Davidson
Born	Warren Earl Davidson 1 3, 1970
Birthplace	Sidney, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician, former military officer, businessman
Education	United States Military Academy (BS) University of Notre Dame (MBA)
Children	2
Website	[[davidson.house.gov davidson.house.gov] Official site]

Warren Earl Davidson (born March 1, 1970) is an American politician and former United States Army officer who has served as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 8th congressional district since June 2016. A member of the Republican Party, Davidson won a special election to succeed John Boehner, the former Speaker of the House, who had resigned the seat in October 2015. The district encompasses a broad stretch of suburban and exurban communities situated between Cincinnati and Dayton in western Ohio. Before entering politics, Davidson served twelve years in the Army, including assignments with the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division, and later operated a manufacturing business. In Congress, he has focused on issues including cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation, privacy and surveillance reform, national defense policy, and deregulation of small businesses. He has served on multiple House committees and has been a member of the Freedom Caucus.

Early Life

Warren Earl Davidson was born on March 1, 1970, in Sidney, Ohio, a small city in Shelby County in the western part of the state. He grew up in the rural communities of western Ohio, a region characterized by small towns and agricultural activity. Davidson's upbringing in this area of Ohio shaped his later political orientation toward issues affecting rural and suburban constituencies.

At the age of eighteen, Davidson entered military service, beginning a career in the United States Army that would span twelve years from 1988 to 2000. During his time in the Army, Davidson served with several distinguished units, including the 3rd Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division, and the 3rd Infantry Regiment. The 75th Ranger Regiment is one of the Army's premier light infantry units, and the 101st Airborne Division is among the most recognized divisions in the U.S. military. Service in these units typically demands a high degree of physical fitness, tactical proficiency, and leadership capability.

Davidson's military career provided him with leadership experience and a background in organizational management that he would later draw upon in both business and politics. After leaving active duty in 2000, he transitioned into the private sector.

Education

Davidson attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. West Point is one of the five federal service academies in the United States and has produced numerous military leaders and public officials. Davidson later maintained a connection with his alma mater, serving on the academy's Board of Visitors, a federal advisory committee that provides oversight and guidance to the institution.

After his military service, Davidson pursued graduate education at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree. The MBA provided Davidson with a formal business education that complemented his military leadership experience and supported his subsequent career as a manufacturing business operator in Ohio.

Career

Military Service

Davidson began his military career in 1988 upon entering the United States Military Academy at West Point. Over the course of twelve years of active-duty service, he was assigned to multiple Army units with varied missions. His service with the 75th Ranger Regiment placed him in one of the Army's elite special operations forces. He also served with the 3rd Infantry Division, the 101st Airborne Division — known as the "Screaming Eagles" — and the 3rd Infantry Regiment, which serves a ceremonial role at Arlington National Cemetery as "The Old Guard" in addition to other operational responsibilities.

Davidson left the Army in 2000 and entered the private sector. He became involved in manufacturing businesses in Ohio, drawing upon both his leadership training from the military and his business education from Notre Dame.

Entry into Politics

Davidson's path to Congress began when John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the House who had represented Ohio's 8th congressional district since 1991, resigned from Congress effective October 31, 2015. Boehner's resignation triggered a special election to fill the remainder of his term as well as a regular election for the subsequent full term.

Davidson entered the Republican primary for the special election as one of several candidates seeking to succeed Boehner. His campaign emphasized his military background, business experience, and conservative policy positions. Ohio's 8th congressional district, which includes portions of the suburban and exurban areas between Cincinnati and Dayton, had long been a Republican stronghold. Davidson won the Republican primary and then the special election on June 7, 2016, securing the seat with a commanding margin in the heavily Republican district.

Davidson was sworn in to Congress shortly thereafter, filling the remainder of Boehner's term.

Congressional Career

Since entering Congress in June 2016, Davidson has been re-elected multiple times from Ohio's 8th congressional district. In the 2018 election cycle, Davidson faced both a primary challenge and a general election opponent but won comfortably in the Republican-leaning district.

In Congress, Davidson has focused on several key policy areas, including national defense, privacy and surveillance reform, cryptocurrency regulation, deregulation, and foreign affairs. He has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been an active legislator on financial technology issues.

Privacy and Surveillance Reform

Davidson has been a consistent advocate for privacy rights and reform of government surveillance authorities. He has worked across party lines on legislation aimed at curbing mass surveillance programs. Davidson partnered with Representative Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, to advocate for internet privacy protections, urging consideration of privacy amendments in legislative proceedings.

His efforts on surveillance reform attracted attention from civil liberties organizations. The Electronic Frontier Foundation noted Davidson's involvement in legislation that would take steps toward curbing mass surveillance. Davidson has also been involved in debates over reauthorization of the Patriot Act, aligning with those who sought stronger privacy protections in the legislation. The American Conservative highlighted his role in congressional efforts to reform the Patriot Act, noting that more moderate members sought to limit the scope of proposed reforms.

In September 2025, Davidson published a policy statement addressing the intersection of privacy and artificial intelligence, arguing that Congress should act proactively rather than reactively in establishing regulatory frameworks for AI technologies.

Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

Davidson has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in Congress on cryptocurrency and digital asset policy. He has advocated for regulatory frameworks that accommodate innovation in blockchain technology and digital currencies.

In November 2025, Davidson introduced the Bitcoin for America Act, legislation that would allow Americans to pay federal taxes using Bitcoin. The bill represented one of the most significant legislative proposals to integrate cryptocurrency into the federal tax system.

Davidson has also been a member of the Sound Money Caucus on Capitol Hill, a group of legislators focused on monetary policy and sound money principles.

National Defense and Foreign Affairs

Consistent with his military background, Davidson has maintained an active role in national defense and foreign affairs legislation. He has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has weighed in on defense authorization bills. In at least one instance, Davidson publicly rejected a version of the National Defense Authorization Act, characterizing it as partisan.

In July 2025, Davidson introduced the NARCO Act of 2025 (New Authorities for Responding to Cartels and Organized crime), legislation aimed at providing new legal authorities to combat drug cartels and organized criminal networks. The bill was introduced through his position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Deregulation and Small Business

Davidson has been an advocate for reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses. In September 2025, he led a bipartisan effort alongside Senator Jim Banks of Indiana, with 85 congressional colleagues signing a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the elimination of regulatory requirements they described as burdensome to small businesses.

Support for Trump Administration Agenda

Davidson has generally been aligned with the policy agenda of President Donald Trump. In July 2025, he announced his support for the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a major legislative package advancing the Trump administration's priorities. Davidson characterized the legislation as delivering "key victories for conservatives."

However, Davidson has at times diverged from the Trump administration's positions. In February 2026, he publicly criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding a hearing related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, posting on social media that the attorney general should "focus on JUSTICE." The Cincinnati Enquirer described the comment as "a rare split from Trump."

Government Funding

During a government shutdown in late 2025, Davidson's office provided constituent resources and information about federal services affected by the lapse in appropriations. In November 2025, Davidson voted in favor of a Senate-passed minibus appropriations bill to reopen the government, stating his support for ending the shutdown and resuming government operations.

Personal Life

Davidson has two children. He resides in the area encompassed by Ohio's 8th congressional district, the suburban and exurban region between Cincinnati and Dayton. Davidson has maintained connections to his military background, including service on the Board of Visitors at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

His campaign operations are managed through his official campaign committee, filings for which are maintained by the Federal Election Commission.

Legacy

Davidson's congressional tenure has been defined by his focus on several policy areas that place him at the intersection of conservative governance and emerging technology. His advocacy for cryptocurrency integration into the federal tax system, exemplified by the Bitcoin for America Act, has positioned him among the leading congressional voices on digital asset policy. His bipartisan work on privacy and surveillance reform, including collaboration with Democratic members such as Zoe Lofgren, has drawn recognition from civil liberties organizations including the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

As the successor to John Boehner in Ohio's 8th congressional district, Davidson transitioned a seat held by one of the most powerful Republicans in modern congressional history into one focused on technology policy, deregulation, and constitutional liberties. His military background — with service in elite Army units including the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division — has informed his approach to national defense and foreign affairs legislation.

Davidson's legislative record reflects a conservative orientation with particular emphasis on limiting government surveillance, promoting sound monetary policy, reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, and establishing legal frameworks for digital currencies. His willingness to occasionally diverge from party leadership, as demonstrated by his public criticism of Attorney General Bondi in 2026, indicates an independent streak within his broader alignment with Republican policy positions.