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Micah McCarey
Micah McCarey (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 95. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McCarey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Micah McCarey graduated from Oberlin Senior High School. He earned a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, and Ph.D from Ohio University in 2007, 2008, and 2022, respectively. His career experience includes working as an educator and administrator. [1]
Elections
2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 95
Incumbent Don Jones defeated Micah McCarey in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 95 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Don Jones (R) | 67.3 | 32,958 | |
 | Micah McCarey (D)  | 32.7 | 16,020 | |
| Total votes: 48,978 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lish Greiner (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 95
Lish Greiner advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 95 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lish Greiner | 100.0 | 4,087 | |
| Total votes: 4,087 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 95
Incumbent Don Jones defeated Nelson Roe in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 95 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Don Jones | 66.1 | 8,202 | |
| Nelson Roe | 33.9 | 4,201 | ||
| Total votes: 12,403 | |||
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The Athens County Democratic Party chose Micah McCarey as the party's nominee to replace Lish Greiner in the general election after Greiner withdrew from the race.[2]
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McCarey in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Micah McCarey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCarey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a lifelong resident of Ohio, Micah’s deep roots fuel his commitment to service. His leadership journey began in high school as student body president and a representative on the Oberlin City School Board. At Ohio University, he was appointed by Governor Bob Taft to serve as a student member of the Board of Trustees, igniting his passion for ethical, strategic decision-making.
Micah’s involvement in the Leadership Athens County program and the Voinovich School’s Leading in Appalachia program has equipped him to represent the region’s legislative priorities effectively. For 15 years, he has led initiatives at Ohio University that promote community wellness and respect, collaborating closely with city leadership, local organizations, and national partners. As co-leader of the Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County, Micah has also represented Athens internationally, learning strategies to combat hate and polarization through the Strong Cities Network.- School Funding: Micah is dedicated to closing the teacher pay gap, ensuring educators are valued, and students are equipped to thrive in a technology-driven world. With Ohio’s teacher salaries 4.5% below the national average, he’s committed to advocating for increased funding to support both educators and students.
- Small Business Support: Micah will champion small businesses, advocating for better access to state resources to drive local economic growth and community resilience. He understands that small businesses are the backbone of Ohio’s economy, employing nearly half of the state’s workforce.
- Clean Water: Micah is dedicated to safeguarding Ohio’s drinking water, advocating for stronger protections against pollutants. He is committed to ensuring effective environmental regulations and water treatment systems to keep our water safe for everyone.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 95 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 27, 2024
- ↑ Athens County Independent, "Micah McCarey to run for Ohio House District 95, filling candidate vacancy," June 27, 2024
