D.J. Swearingen | |
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Member of the
Ohio House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
Assumed office August 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Steve Arndt |
Personal details | |
Born | April 27, 1987 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Huron, Ohio |
Alma mater |
Bowling Green State University (
BA) University of Dayton ( JD) |
Douglas "D.J." Swearingen, Jr. (born April 27, 1987), is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the 89th district since 2019. A Republican, Swearingen represents Ottawa and Erie counties. A graduate of Bowling Green State University where he played baseball, Swearingen went on to earn his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. [1] A practicing attorney, Swearingen focused on real estate and business matters. [2] Previously, Swearingen served as Chair of the Erie County Republican Party. [3]
In 2019, Representative Steve Arndt announced his retirement and his desire to resign prior to the expiration of his term. [4] As a result, Swearingen was chosen by Ohio House Republicans to succeed Arndt. He was sworn into office on August 1, 2019. [5]