Easton Retzke
Easton Retzke (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 89. Retzke declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.
Retzke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Easton Retzke earned a high school diploma from Sandusky High School and a bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University in 2025.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89
Easton Retzke (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89 on May 5, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sam Artino (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent D.J. Swearingen (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Easton Retzke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Retzke's responses.
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I am running for Ohio House District 89 because our communities deserve leadership that is present, practical, and grounded in everyday realities. My background in Political Science and History shaped my commitment to public service and to understanding how policy affects working families, students, and local economies. I entered this race to advocate for economic growth that benefits our region and to ensure our communities have a voice in Columbus.
My campaign focuses on strengthening economic opportunity by supporting local industries and investing in public services and works. I am committed to expanding access to affordable housing so families are not priced out of their communities. I support improving and fairly funding K–12 public education. I also believe government should operate with transparency in spending and decision-making.
Representation should be accessible and community-centered. I am dedicated to listening to residents and working collaboratively to address the challenges facing District 89.
- I support policies that attract new industries and strengthen core sectors like manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. By investing in infrastructure, public services, and workforce development, we can ensure sustainable, long-term growth that benefits working families and local communities. Economic development should create real opportunity for everyone, not just a few, and I will work to make sure prosperity reaches the people who build and sustain our region every day.
- I advocate for practical, affordable housing solutions that help families, seniors, and young professionals, while encouraging fair and responsible development that preserves our neighborhoods. I also support strong investment in K–12 public schools so students have the resources, safe environments, and quality teaching they need to succeed. Together, these measures strengthen communities, stabilize neighborhoods, and give children the opportunities they deserve.
- I am committed to open, responsible governance that residents can trust. This includes clear financial transparency, fair campaign practices, and accessible ways for the community to engage with their government. By promoting accountability and ensuring citizens’ voices are heard, we can build stronger relationships between residents and state leaders, restore confidence in government, and make sure decisions are made in the public interest, not for special interests.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 14, 2026
