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David Swanson

Democratic · Ohio · 2026

Running for Ohio House District 81, Ohio

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • 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.
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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Ohio House District 81Ohio · 2026Defiance County sample ballot

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