Michele Grim Biography

State Representative Michele Grim is serving her second term in the Ohio House, representing House District 43, which encompasses part of Lucas County. She serves in the House Democratic Leadership as Assistant Whip.

Michele is fighting for an Ohio where all our families can thrive. From championing economic development and infrastructure investment to fighting to fully and fairly fund our public schools, Michele stands up for our priorities and delivers on our communities’ most crucial needs. Michele serves as the ranking member on the House Transportation Committee and is a member of the House Finance Committee; the Health Committee; the Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee; and the Rules and Reference Committee.

Prior to her election to the Ohio House, Michele served as an at-large member of Toledo City Council, spearheading Toledo’s groundbreaking medical debt relief initiative with Lucas County and working to strengthen medical care for the underserved. She previously served in public health roles in government, university research, and with nonprofit healthcare providers.

Dr. Michele Grim is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in women and gender studies and a master’s degree in public health and earned her doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University. She lives in Toledo with her husband Ben Krompak.