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) |
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