D.J. Swearingen | |
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Member of the OhioHouseofRepresentatives 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 Juris Doctor 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]
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