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Ottawa County, Ohio

Ohio House District 44

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David J Fournier and Edward L Schimmel. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David J Fournier (Democratic), Edward L Schimmel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 44. Not on the November ballot: Josh Williams, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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David J Fournier

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Property tax relief for homeowners and lowering costs on gas, groceries and utilities
  • Ending what he calls sweetheart deals for utility companies
  • Lowering insurance premiums and prescription costs while protecting rural hospital access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fournier is an attorney whose practice focuses on helping trustees of workers' health and retirement plans manage funds responsibly, per the campaign site. He is a husband and father of three from Northwest Ohio, per the campaign site.

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Edward L Schimmel

Republican

Biography

Edward L. Schimmel, the Republican nominee for the open Ohio House District 44 seat, is a Lucas County attorney who has served as mayor of Northwood since 2016, per the Perrysburg Messenger Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ohio House District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David J Fournier and Edward L Schimmel. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ohio House District 44 election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Ottawa County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
David J Fournier, full profileEdward L Schimmel, full profileOfficial Ohio election office