The Democrats are looking to regain control of the House of Representatives, which they lost in 1994. They need to capture six seats from the GOP to do so.

"The DNC is bursting with money this year, and they're looking for contenders. I can win this race," Cranley declared optimistically.

Although his campaign has gained a great deal of momentum since its inception, Cranley admits he is fighting an uphill battle.

His competitor is very well financed, and Cranley's name is not yet well known in the community. Also, questions of his age also play heavily into the race.

"Of course my youth and inexperience is going to be an issue in the campaign, but I can point to my constituents and show them what the experience of Steve Chabot has given them," Cranley said.

Despite all the road blocks in his path, Cranley supporters remain upbeat and confident.

"When I first met John Cranley, I thought to myself 'My God, this man is going to be in Congress by the time he's 25. I was wrong, he'll actually be 26," Goodstein said.