D. J. Swearingen
D.J. Swearingen | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University (BA) University of Dayton (JD) |
Douglas "D.J." Swearingen Jr. (born April 27, 1987) is an American politician who has served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 89th district since 2019. A Republican, Swearingen represents the counties of Ottawa and Erie.
Biography
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, 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]
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]
In the 135th General Assembly, Swearingen introduced a bill to mandate E-Verify usage by all corporations in Ohio.[6] This bill was passed by the Ohio House but died in the Ohio Senate’s General Government Committee. Swearingen reintroduced a similar bill in the 136th General Assembly which limited mandatory E-Verify usage to construction contractors.[7]
In the 136th General Assembly, Swearingen introduced a resolution to impeach Hamilton County Judge Ted Berry for inflammatory comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.[8]
Committee assignments
As of June 2026, Swearingen serves on the following committees in the Ohio House.[9]
- Judiciary (vice chair)
- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
- Community Revitalization
- Public Insurance and Pensions
- Redistricting
References
- ↑ "Sandusky Register". www.sanduskyregister.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ Egan, D'arcy (June 27, 2019). "DJ Swearingen likes 'cool district,' eager to be new congressman for Ottawa, Erie". The Beacon. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ Skalka, Liz (June 20, 2019). "House Republicans elect Swearingen to fill rest of Arndt's term". Toledo Blade. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ Stinchcomb, Jon (June 20, 2019). "Swearingen to replace retiring Arndt in Ohio House". Port Clinton News Herald. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ Provance, Jim (August 1, 2019). "Swearingen sworn in as state representative". Toledo Blade. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ "House Bill 327, 135th General Assembly". www.legislature.ohio.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Push In Ohio To Make Contractors Verify Immigration Status Returns". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Ohio lawmakers move to oust judge over inflammatory Charlie Kirk remarks on social media". WSYX. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Standing and Select Committees of the Ohio House of Representatives, 136th General Assembly". Ohio House of Representatives. June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
