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<p><strong>Good leadership starts with being clear about where you stand.</strong> My platform is rooted in fairness, opportunity, and the belief that government should work for everyone—not just the powerful few. These are issues that affect Ohioans of every background and every political stripe, and I'm committed to building the bipartisan support it takes to actually move the needle. Here's what I believe in, what I'm fighting for, and what I'll do when elected. A real plan for real people.</p><p><a href="/131a4c8e-aef4-434d-9c6b-354e9dbf56ed#block-f3943f20-8de6-4b16-b7cd-422da31ee1dd">Interested in the stories behind the issues?</a></p>

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Dave Swanson is a farm-raised veteran, entrepreneur and community builder running for all Ohioans. Get to know how him & why he’s running to represent Ohio House District 81.

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<p><strong>The greatest threat to our democracy is the systematic dismantling of reasonable, convenient access to the voting booth.</strong> Indiscriminate purging of registered voter files, the reduction in early voting days, and the elimination of same-day registration and voting have had a chilling effect on the ability of many to vote, particularly minorities and the elderly. The SAVE America Act is now taking aim at women. Dressed up as safeguards, these changes are thinly disguised attempts to impede voters who may typically vote as independents. They are barriers to the fundamental foundation of our republic: the right to vote.</p>

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<h4>Archbold Fire Department's 150th Anniversary Celebration Parade</h4>

<p>Keep an eye out for Dave during the parade and wave hi!</p>

Archbold Fire Department's 150th Anniversary Celebration

<h4>Henry County Democratic Fall Fling Dinner</h4>

<p>Meet Dave at the Fall Fling Dinner and enjoy a chance to connect in a relaxed setting. Aside from a brief speaking engagement, he'll be available throughout the event to visit with attendees.</p>

Henry County Democratic Fall Fling Dinner

<h4>Last Day to Register to Vote</h4>

<p>October 5th is the last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026 General Election!</p><p><a href="/2980ceea-3f16-4fbe-86a8-d60a36b2c678">Make a Plan to Vote</a></p>

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<h4>2026 Primary Election</h4>

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<h4>NWO Democratic Party All Family Picnic 2026</h4>

<p>Stop by and see us at the All Family Picnic on July 11! The event is free and open to the public. There will be food trucks, games, live music, and a bouncy house. Dave will be speaking at this event.</p><p><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/943640/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More Information</a></p>

Defiance County Democratic Picnic

<h4>Fulton County Democratic Party Picnic</h4>

<p>Spend some time with Dave at the annual Democratic Party picnic. He'll be mingling with picnic-goers and looks forward to meeting supporters.</p>

Fulton County Democratic Party Picnic

<h4>Henry County Tomato Fest Parade</h4>

<p>Keep an eye out for Dave during the Tomato Fest Parade! Wave hi as he goes by!</p>

Fulton County Tomato Fest Parade

<p><strong>David Swanson has announced his candidacy for Ohio House District 81</strong>, running as the Democratic nominee against Williams County Recorder Patti Rockey and challenging a Republican supermajority that he says has left working-class Ohioans behind.</p>

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<h4>David Swanson Enters Ohio House District 81 Race, Challenging Republican Supermajority</h4>

<h4>Fundraiser for Dr. Amy Acton</h4>

<p>Please join Dave, fellow organizers, and the Democrats of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams Counties in support of Dr. Amy Acton on Saturday, July 25. Attend this Archbold event to connect with local leaders, learn more about Dr. Acton's plan for Ohio, and support her campaign for governor.</p>

Fundraiser for Dr. Amy Acton

<h4>Fulton County Labor Day Parade</h4>

<p>Celebrate Labor Day and cheer on Dave as he takes part in the parade. Be sure to wave and say hello when you spot him.</p>

Fulton County Labor Day Parade

<p><strong>A significant number of our neighbors go to bed hungry. </strong>Advances in agricultural technology coupled with creative governmental policies could turn northwest Ohio into a haven of nutritious, inexpensive food for our neighbors and beyond. Northwest Ohio is an agricultural powerhouse. It's important that we harness that power. As long as we import food or transport it from distant states, tariffs, water scarcity, and the high cost of fuel will drive grocery prices even higher. The solution lies in our own backyard.</p>

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<h4>Election Day</h4>

<p>Early in-person voting starts October 6. See below for specific hours.</p><p><strong>Oct 6 - 9</strong>: 8am - 5pm<br><strong>Oct 12 - 16</strong>: 8am - 5pm<br><strong>Oct 19 - 23</strong>: 8am - 5pm<br><strong>Oct 24</strong>: 8am - 4pm<br><strong>Oct 26</strong>: 7:30am - 7:30pm<br><strong>Oct 27</strong>: 7:30am - 8:30pm<br><strong>Oct 28 - 30</strong>: 7:30am - 7:30pm<br><strong>Oct 31</strong>: 8am - 4pm<br><strong>Nov 1</strong>: 1pm - 5pm</p><p><a href="/2980ceea-3f16-4fbe-86a8-d60a36b2c678">Make a Plan to Vote</a></p>

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<h4>Fulton County Fair</h4>

<p>Visit the Democratic Party's booth <strong>September 4-10</strong> to meet Dave, share your thoughts, and learn more about his vision for Ohio.</p><p><a href="https://www.fultoncountyfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fulton County Fair Website</a></p>

Fulton County Fair

<h4>Henry County Democratic Party Summer Picnic</h4>

<p>Join us for an evening of good food and great company. Everyone is welcome!</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HenryCountyDemParty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More Information</a></p>

Henry County Democratic Party Summer Picnic

<h4>Williams County Fair</h4>

<p>Stop by the Democratic Party's booth <strong>September 12-19</strong> to chat one-on-one with Dave, ask questions, and learn more about his ideas for Ohio.</p>

Williams County Fair

<h4>Delta Chicken Festival Parade</h4>

<p>Watch for Dave in the Delta Chicken Festival Parade! Be sure to wave and say hello along the parade route.</p><p><a href="https://www.deltachickenfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Delta Chicken Festival Website</a></p>

Delta Chicken Festival Parade

<p>Social Hour is from 4-6 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM.</p><p>Speakers include David Pepper, candidate for lieutenant governor, and David Swanson, candidate for Ohio's 81<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;House District.</p><p><strong>Individual tickets:</strong> $35<br><strong>Table of 8:</strong> $280 (limited availability)</p>

<h4>Northwest Ohio Multi-County Democratic Dinner</h4>

<p>Meet and greet at 4:00 PM. Dinner at 6:00 PM. Candidate speeches start at 6:45 PM.</p><p>Speakers include David Pepper, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and Dave Swanson, candidate for Ohio's 81<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;House District.</p><p><strong>Individual tickets:</strong> $35<br><strong>Table of 8:</strong> $280 (limited availability)<br></p>

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<h4>Bryan Jubilee Parade</h4>

<p>Wave to Dave as he walks in the Jubilee Parade! </p>

Bryan Jubilee Parade

<h4>Williams County Democratic Party Dinner</h4>

<p>Be sure to stop by the Williams County Democratic Party Dinner to mingle and see Dave speak! More details to come.</p>

Williams County Democratic Party Dinner

<h4>Henry County Fair</h4>

<p>Stop by the Democratic Party's fair booth <strong>August 13-20</strong> to meet Dave, ask questions, and learn more about his ideas for helping all Ohioans while enjoying the fair.</p><p><a href="https://henrycountyfairgrounds.com/henry-county-fair" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Henry County Fair Website</a></p>

Henry County Fair

<p><strong>The elimination of ACA subsidies and the ongoing cuts to Medicaid will cause a wave of insurance premium increases that will ripple through our state for years to come.</strong> As the pool of insured people shrinks, costs will be redistributed in a vicious cycle to those who remain. Even large organizations such as unions, corporations, and governmental entities will feel the pain.&nbsp;There is a secondary effect of this problem: More and more people will become vulnerable to financial ruin in the event of an accident or an illness. There are workable solutions. In some states virtually all citizens are covered by healthcare, but it will take political will to achieve this for Ohio. I will make it a primary objective of my service to safeguard Ohio's public against the devastation of unaffordable, out-of-reach healthcare.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Healthcare</h2>

<p><strong>Billions of tax dollars are being diverted from our public schools to non-traditional educational systems.</strong> Charter schools and private schools are a mixed bag when it comes to educational outcomes, and the voucher system is little more than a subsidy to the well-to-do at the expense of the rest of us. In northwest Ohio, our public schools are a point of pride and a centerpiece of our communities. As a state representative, I will work to fully fund our public schools and to give them the flexibility to react to local needs. We must build upon what we have and not abandon our schools to for-profit organizations or organizations more interested in indoctrination than education.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>

<p><strong>Outdated zoning, arcane local rules and complicated incentives have put a stranglehold on affordable housing development in Ohio.</strong>&nbsp; Large developers with the capital and sophistication to navigate these obstacles are not interested in rural areas and small developers are often faced with the unwillingness of banks to finance them. Other regions of the country have solved these problems through more efficient land use and state-sponsored loan guarantees that make banks more willing to lend.</p>

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