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D.J. Swearingen

Republican · Ohio State Representative, District 89, since 2019 · erie County

Work
Practices law with the firm Wickens, Herzer, Panza, with offices in Sandusky and Avon

Source: D. J. Swearingen Biography

Work
Attorney at the law firm Wickens, Herzer, Panza, advising business owners on transactions and daily operations.

Source: ohiohouse.gov

Education
Bachelor's degree in political science, Bowling Green State University, cum laude, minor in general business

Source: D. J. Swearingen Biography

Education
Juris Doctor degree, University of Dayton School of Law, cum laude

Source: D. J. Swearingen Biography

Education
B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, Bowling Green State University; J.D., cum laude, University of Dayton School of Law.

Source: ohiohouse.gov

Civic
Active participant in his local Catholic Church community.

Source: ohiohouse.gov

Home
Huron, Ohio

Source: D. J. Swearingen Biography

Home
Huron, Ohio.

Source: ohiohouse.gov

Ballotpedia · Chamber directory · Official site · Ohio campaign finance

9 of 11 sections researched

24 sources · 2024, 2026 · updated 2026-09-30

Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.

What has been checked
  • Profile 13 entries
  • On the ballot 0 entries He withdrew from the November 2026 race for District 89 in August 2026 and is not on the ballot.
  • Where they stand 2 entries Two statements from his official Ohio House news page, dated December 2025 and March 2026; Ballotpedia recorded no Candidate Connection survey and no campaign-themes text for him, and no campaign website is listed on his Ballotpedia page.
  • What they have said, checked Not yet researched
  • Record in office 10 entries Five bills he primary-sponsored (three jointly) in the 135th and 136th General Assemblies that were signed into law, checked bill by bill against the Ohio Legislature's own bill-status pages. Includes the 5 key roll calls of the 136th General Assembly that every sitting legislator on this site gets: final passage of the operating budget, every veto override vote, and the vote placing Issue 3 on the ballot, as taken in their chamber while they served. Checked: legislature.ohio.gov roll calls on House Bill 96 and Senate Joint Resolution 10
  • Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-12), as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Reports filed after that are not included. Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
  • Financial interests 19 entries
  • Polling and approval Not yet researched
  • Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
  • Endorsements 0 entries
  • Sources 19 entries
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 13 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: 2 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 10 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 19 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 0 entriesSources: 19 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for D.J. Swearingen, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 89.D.J. Swearingen: Ohio State Representative, District 89, Republican
Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 89.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-11-01 · Download this chart
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ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 89th DistrictOhio State Representative, District 89

On the ballot

None found in the records checked

The voting scheduleNo race is pending for D.J. Swearingen in the calendars on file.None found in the records checked
The voting scheduleNo race is pending for D.J. Swearingen in the calendars on file.Source: ohiosos.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Where they stand

Immigration

This act is a great step in stopping illegals ripping off hardworking Ohioans,” said Swearingen. “Ohio’s opportunities belong to Ohio’s families.”

December 22, 2025 · Official statement

Source: Swearingen, Fischer Applaud Signage of E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act

Seniors

For too long, we’ve seen seniors in Ohio get ripped off by all kinds of terrible scams and lose their savings.  This has to end,” said Rep. Swearingen. “We believe that House Bill 560 will give seniors the ability to guard their money in the bank and stop the fraudsters that take advantage of innocent victims.”

March 18, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representatives White, Swearingen Announce Proponent Testimony on "Protect Our Parents" Act

What they have said, checked

Not yet researched

Record in office

Record in office, dated entries10 record entries from 2023 to 2026; 5 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.2020Swearingen (R)Ohio State Representative, District 89, 2019-08-01 to present2023-06-30 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Bill Seitz, of House Bill 191 (135th General Assembly), "Revise the law regarding bail," signed into law 2024-07-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 301 (135th General Assembly), "Regards Nonprofit Corporation Law and dissolving corporations," signed into law2024-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 289 (135th General Assembly), "Regards SORN law compliance; add new se"2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Sara Carruthers, of House Bill 8 (135th General Assembly), "Enact the Parents' Bill of Rights," signed in2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote wa2025-07-21 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Tex Fischer, of House Bill 246 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain construction industry employers"2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe
Record in office, dated entries10 record entries from 2023 to 2026; 5 of them bills; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Swearingen (R), 10 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Swearingen (R)2019-08-01officeOhio State Representative, District 89
Swearingen (R)2023-06-30bill2023-06-30 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Bill Seitz, of House Bill 191 (135th General Assembly), "Revise the law regarding bail," signed into law
Swearingen (R)2024-07-24bill2024-07-24 (bill): Primary sponsor of House Bill 301 (135th General Assembly), "Regards Nonprofit Corporation Law and dissolving corporations," signed into law
Swearingen (R)2024-12-19bill2024-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 289 (135th General Assembly), "Regards SORN law compliance; add new se"
Swearingen (R)2025-01-08bill2025-01-08 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Sara Carruthers, of House Bill 8 (135th General Assembly), "Enact the Parents' Bill of Rights," signed in
Swearingen (R)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and
Swearingen (R)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi
Swearingen (R)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote wa
Swearingen (R)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies
Swearingen (R)2025-12-19bill2025-12-19 (bill): Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Tex Fischer, of House Bill 246 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain construction industry employers"
Swearingen (R)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the Novembe

  1. vote June 10, 2026

    Voted yes on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  2. bill December 19, 2025

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Tex Fischer, of House Bill 246 (136th General Assembly), "Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify," signed into law December 19, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 246 | 136th General Assembly

  3. vote July 21, 2025

    Voted to override the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. vote June 25, 2025

    Voted yes on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. vote June 11, 2025

    Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  6. vote April 9, 2025

    Voted yes on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  7. bill January 8, 2025

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Sara Carruthers, of House Bill 8 (135th General Assembly), "Enact the Parents' Bill of Rights," signed into law January 8, 2025.

    Source: House Bill 8 | 135th General Assembly

  8. bill December 19, 2024

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel, of House Bill 289 (135th General Assembly), "Regards SORN law compliance; add new sexually oriented offense," signed into law December 19, 2024.

    Source: House Bill 289 | 135th General Assembly

  9. bill July 24, 2024

    Primary sponsor of House Bill 301 (135th General Assembly), "Regards Nonprofit Corporation Law and dissolving corporations," signed into law July 24, 2024.

    Source: House Bill 301 | 135th General Assembly

  10. bill June 30, 2023

    Primary sponsor, jointly with Rep. Bill Seitz, of House Bill 191 (135th General Assembly), "Revise the law regarding bail," signed into law June 30, 2023.

    Source: House Bill 191 | 135th General Assembly

Recorded votes

D.J. Swearingen cast 1,192 Yea or Nay votes on the roll calls we hold, across 4 terms from 2019 to 2026, all in the Ohio General Assembly, from the Ohio Legislature. Each term opens to every roll call, with the question, the result, how D.J. Swearingen voted and how the majority of their party voted.

TermChamberYeaNayDid not voteWith party
136th General Assembly, 2025–2026Ohio House, district 8929214not recorded98% of 49
135th General Assembly, 2023–2024Ohio House, district 8927816not recorded95% of 42
134th General Assembly, 2021–2022Ohio House, district 893816not recorded100% of 85
133rd General Assembly, 2019–2020Ohio House, district 891969not recorded93% of 30

"With party" counts only roll calls on which most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways. The Ohio Legislature records who voted Yea and who voted Nay and no one else, so an absence cannot be told from an abstention and neither is counted; only floor votes are listed.

Source: Legislation and votes

Money

Where the money went, as filedD.J. Swearingen raised $2,200, spent $27K, $12K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $37K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $1,532Other funds (derived) to Spent: $26KRaised to Cash on hand: $668Other funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $11KD.J. Swearingen: Raised, $2,200 as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$2,200D.J. Swearingen: Other funds (derived), $37K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$37KD.J. Swearingen: Spent, $27K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$27KD.J. Swearingen: Cash on hand, $12K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$12KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedD.J. Swearingen raised $2,200, spent $27K, $12K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $37K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Swearingen, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent1,531.773.9%
Other funds (derived)Spent25,851.7865.7%
RaisedCash on hand668.21.7%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand11,277.7028.7%
Money, as filedD.J. Swearingen raised $2,200, spent $27K, $12K on hand as of June 12, 2026; 1 filing on file.2026 Ohio House 89, for its report yearRaisedD.J. Swearingen, 2026 Ohio House 89, for its report year: raised $2,200 as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$2,200SpentD.J. Swearingen, 2026 Ohio House 89, for its report year: spent $27K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$27KCash on handD.J. Swearingen, 2026 Ohio House 89, for its report year: cash on hand $12K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$12K
Money, as filedD.J. Swearingen raised $2,200, spent $27K, $12K on hand as of June 12, 2026; 1 filing on file.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Friends of Swearingen · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
2026 Ohio House 89, for its report yearRaised2,200
2026 Ohio House 89, for its report yearSpent27,383.55
2026 Ohio House 89, for its report yearCash on hand11,945.93
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for D.J. Swearingen breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for D.J. Swearingen breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

RaceFilerRaisedSpentCash on handAs of
Ohio State Representative, District 89 OhioSOS Friends of Swearingen $2,200$27,384$11,946June 12, 2026

Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.

Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance

Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for D.J. Swearingen yet.None found in the records checked
Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for D.J. Swearingen yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Outside spending

Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against D.J. Swearingen yet.None found in the records checked
Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against D.J. Swearingen yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Financial interests

Disclosed holdings

Disclosed income

Reported conflicts

None found in the records checked.

Net worth, as estimated

None found in the records checked.

Polling and approval

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 89, as publishedNo poll of this race naming D.J. Swearingen is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 89, as publishedNo poll of this race naming D.J. Swearingen is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Elections

Election results, share of the vote2 races on file, 1 won; shares from 58.7% to 58.7%.2024 Ohio House 89D.J. Swearingen, Ohio State Representative, District 89: won, 58.7%58.7%2026 Ohio House 89D.J. Swearingen, Ohio State Representative, District 89: withdrew, no share on recordNot yet researched
Election results, share of the vote2 races on file, 1 won; shares from 58.7% to 58.7%.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024-2026 · as of 2026 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
2024 Ohio House 8958.7
2026 Ohio House 89Not yet researched
RacePartyResultVotesShare
Ohio State Representative, District 89 (2026) RepublicanWithdrew
Ohio State Representative, District 89 (2024) RepublicanWon 35,148 58.7%

Offices held

Endorsements

None found in the records checked

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives

Every URL on this page, once each.

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  2. D. J. Swearingen Biography · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
  3. Ohio House of Representatives District 89 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  4. Swearingen, Fischer Applaud Signage of E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2025-12-22 · accessed 2026-09-22
  5. Representatives White, Swearingen Announce Proponent Testimony on "Protect Our Parents" Act · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-03-18 · accessed 2026-09-22
  6. House Bill 246 | 136th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  7. House Bill 8 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  8. House Bill 289 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  9. House Bill 301 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  10. House Bill 191 | 135th General Assembly · Ohio Legislature · accessed 2026-09-22
  11. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  12. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  13. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  14. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  15. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  16. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  17. 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  18. Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
  19. Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
  20. Republican lawmaker DJ Swearingen drops out of Ohio House race · Ohio Capital Journal (republished from News5 Cleveland) · 2026-08-06 · accessed 2026-09-30
  21. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  22. Douglas J. Swearingen, Jr. Sworn in as State Representative to 89th House District · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2019-08-01 · accessed 2026-09-25
  23. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  24. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  25. Official site
  26. Ohio campaign finance

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