Brad Wenstrup — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as U.S. Representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2025.
Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and Iraq War veteran, having served a tour in Iraq from 2005 to 2006.
Awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge for his military service.
Received the Soldier's Medal for his actions during the 2017 shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise.
Practiced podiatric medicine in Cincinnati for over 24 years.
Earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985.

Brad Robert Wenstrup is an American politician, U.S. Army Reserve officer, and doctor of podiatric medicine.

A Republican, he served as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2025.

He secured his seat by upsetting incumbent U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt in the 2012 Republican primary election.

In November 2023, Wenstrup announced his decision not to seek re-election in 2024, concluding his tenure in Congress in 2025.