D. J. Swearingen Biography

State Representative D.J. Swearingen is currently serving his third term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 89th House District, which encompasses all of Erie County, most of Ottawa County, and a portion of Huron County.

Swearingen is currently serving on the House Arts, Athletics & Tourism, Community Revitalization, Judiciary, and Public Insurance & Pensions committees.

Representative Swearingen received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bowling Green State University, cum laude, with a minor in General Business and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, cum laude. He currently practices law with the firm Wickens, Herzer, Panza with offices in Sandusky and Avon where he advises business owners on transactions, daily operations, and future initiatives.

He volunteers in his community and previously sat on several area boards and leadership committees. He has been married to his wife Angie since 2010 and they reside in Huron, Ohio with their three daughters. They are active members of their local Catholic Church.