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David Swanson

Democratic · Ohio · 2026

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Ohio House District 81Ohio · 2026Defiance County sample ballot
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  • Says the challenges Ohio faces 'don't belong to one side of the aisle, and neither do the solutions,' favoring a collaborative approach.
  • Campaigns on the motto 'putting people before politics,' saying Swanson wants to serve all constituents, not only those who vote for Swanson.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Swanson is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 81. Swanson is the founder of Daavlin, a Bryan-based medical device manufacturer with more than 100 employees, and a U.S. Navy veteran who grew up on a dairy farm, per the Village Reporter. Swanson holds degrees in political science and international trade, per the same source.

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