D. J. Swearingen

Douglas "D.J." Swearingen, Jr. (born April 4, 1986), 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]

D.J. Swearingen
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 89th District
Assumed office
August 1, 2019
Preceded bySteve Arndt
Personal details
Born (1986-04-04) April 4, 1986
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceHuron, Ohio
Alma materBowling Green State University (B.A.)
University of Dayton (J.D.)

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]

References
  1. "Sandusky Register". www.sanduskyregister.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  2. Egan, D'arcy (2019-06-27). "DJ Swearingen likes 'cool district,' eager to be new congressman for Ottawa, Erie". The Beacon. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. Skalka, Liz (2019-06-20). "House Republicans elect Swearingen to fill rest of Arndt's term". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  4. Stinchcomb, Jon (2019-06-20). "Swearingen to replace retiring Arndt in Ohio House". Port Clinton News Herald. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  5. Provance, Jim (2019-08-01). "Swearingen sworn in as state representative". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2019-08-05.


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