| D.J. Swearingen | |
| State House: | Ohio |
| District: | 89th |
| Term Start: | August 1, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Steve Arndt |
| Birth Date: | 27 April 1987 |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Bowling Green State University (BA) University of Dayton (JD) |
| Residence: | Huron, Ohio |
Douglas "D.J." Swearingen, Jr. (born April 27, 1987), is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the 89th district since 2019. A Republican, Swearingen represents Ottawa and Erie counties. A graduate of Bowling Green State University where he played baseball, Swearingen went on to earn his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.[1] A practicing attorney, Swearingen focused on real estate and business matters.[2] Previously, Swearingen served as Chair of the Erie County Republican Party.[3]
In 2019, Representative Steve Arndt announced his retirement and his desire to resign prior to the expiration of his term.[4] As a result, Swearingen was chosen by Ohio House Republicans to succeed Arndt. He was sworn into office on August 1, 2019.[5]