Meet Martin Heberling
Martin grew up on West 26th Street in the City of Lorain in a union middle-class family. As a child, he remembered his father riding his ten-speed bike from their home to U.S. Steel. Martin’s dad was proud to be a union worker, and Martin is honored to currently be a union leader with the Lorain Education Association and the Lorain County AFL-CIO.
Martin is married to his beautiful wife, Kyle, and is raising his family in Amherst, Ohio. Martin served as Councilman at Large for seven years for the City of Amherst. for the city of Amherst. Martin is a proud public school teacher at THE Lorain City Schools. Martin also created a non-profit organization that educates our youth about local environmental concerns. The organization’s philosophy is to inspire our youth to learn how to be proactive in addressing those issues, while creating pride for their community.
In the Spring of 2015, Martin found his nine-year-old son on the bathroom floor in the middle of the night. Thanks to our great Northeast Ohio hospitals Martin’s son was saved that night, but they discovered that he had an undiagnosed heart condition. His only option of survival was a heart transplant. His family was blessed with a transplant and their son is now 20 years old. Martin is fighting to improve healthcare to ensure other families do not struggle financially, as his family has for years with his son’s healthcare bills.
I am fighting for the Healthcare we All deserve!
"This isn't just about policy; it’s about our values. It’s about whether we believe that the person bagging your groceries deserves the same lifesaving care as a CEO.
The insurance lobbyists have Bob Latta’s ear, but I want your back! I want a seat in that House so I can look the big corporations in the eye and say: Our lives are not for sale.
I am living the struggle with crippling medical debt, and I’m ready to fight for the healthcare we deserve.”
Vote Martin Heberling for U.S. Congress!
"I come to you today not just as a candidate, but as a colleague. I am a teacher for Lorain City Schools. I also know the frustration of trying to teach in a system that is being starved of resources. We are seeing a coordinated attack on public education in 2026. From threats to consolidate Title I funding to the constant pressure to do "more with less" amid skyrocketing property taxes, the burden is falling on our students and our staff.
As your Representative, I won’t just "support" public education—I will champion it as the backbone of our economy. We need to invest in vocational training for the green jobs of the future. We need to protect the grants that support our most vulnerable students. Finally, we need to treat educators like the professionals they are.
In my classroom, I teach my students that their voice matters. It’s time we had a voice in Washington that actually knows what the inside of a 21st-century classroom looks like."
Vote Martin Heberling for U.S. Congress!
I am fighting for public education!
"I don't just hold the title of Treasurer for the Lorain County AFL-CIO—I hold a union card, I pay my dues, and I walk the same line you do. We’re standing here in 2026 at a crossroads. We’ve seen the reports: corporate profits are hitting record highs, yet we’re told there’s "no room" for fair contracts. We see our fellow teachers, laborers, UPS workers or auto workers wondering if their job is the next one to be shipped out or automated away by AI.
My opponent, Bob Latta, likes to brag about his "perfect voting record", but let’s look at what those votes actually did for us.
This past January, he voted against restoring the healthcare subsidies that thousands of Ohio families rely on.
He voted to strip earmarks from Labor/HHS funding that keeps our workplaces safe.
That’s not a perfect record—that’s a record of neglect.
I’m running for Congress because I’m tired of being told that workers are 'essential' during a crisis, but 'expendable' during a budget meeting. In Washington, I won’t be looking for a “perfect record” with party leadership. I’ll be fighting for a perfect record for you. Better pay, full-time jobs, and the dignity that every worker in the 5th District deserves. Let’s remind them that billionaires didn’t build Ohio. Ohio was built by the calloused hands of organized labor.”
Vote Martin Heberling For U.S. Congress!
I am fighting for the families, the workers, and the dignity and respect of our unions!
endorsements
“I've watched Martin as a city councilmember and public servant put the people first. We can trust him to represent our Ohio families."
- Matt Lundy, Former Ohio State Representative and Lorain County Commissioner“I have had the privilege of being friends with Martin for over 35 years. He is truly dedicated to his family, community, and his students. I am proud to call him my friend, and I could not think of a finer person that I would want representing my interests."
- David Kos, Avon Lake City Councilman - Jeff Bearer, Lorain City Councilman
“I have worked with Martin on campaign trails, and we have worked together on the Amherst City Council. Martin puts his constituents front and center and won't stop until results are met. I know Martin will do the same for the residents of Ohio Congressional District 5."
- Becky Harmych, Amherst City Councilwomen“I met Martin seven years ago while we were both supporting a mutual candidate for office. From the very beginning, we connected because of his honesty and his passion for doing what’s right.
Martin wears his heart on his sleeve. He is up front and direct- he’ll tell you exactly what he believes, and will not sugarcoat the truth to make it more comfortable. Most importantly, he will not, and I repeat, will not turn a blind eye to wrongdoing. That kind of integrity is rare, and it is exactly what we need right now.
Martin brings intelligence, compassion, and a deep understanding of the hardworking men and women who keep our communities moving. He understands their struggles, priorities, and hopes for the future because he genuinely cares.
We need leadership rooted in honesty and accountability. Please join me in supporting Martin Heberling in his campaign to be the Democratic candidate for Ohio’s fifth Congressional District."
