Republican Jean Schmidt is running for reelection to Ohio House of Representatives District 62 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. She faces Democrat Ian Schwartz and Libertarian Ron Grethel in the three-way contest.
Schmidt is a former U.S. representative who has held elected office at the township, state and federal levels over more than three decades. She has picked up endorsements from several Republican and conservative organizations heading into the fall race.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Ohio House of Representatives, District 62
- Education: Bachelor's in political science, University of Cincinnati (1974)
- Ballot status: Certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data
Experience and public service
Schmidt serves as state representative for District 62, according to BallotReady profile data. She is also a professor at Chatfield College.
She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013. Before that, she held a seat in the Ohio House from 2000 to 2005.
Schmidt's public service began at the local level. She was a Miami Township trustee from 1989 to 1997, according to BallotReady profile data.
In the private sector, Schmidt worked as a branch manager at Midwestern Savings Association from 1971 to 1978. She also worked as a fitness instructor from 1984 to 1986.
On the issues
Schmidt provided the following positions through BallotReady's candidate questionnaire.
Abortion / Contraception: Schmidt describes herself as pro-life.
Taxes / Budget: In her questionnaire response, Schmidt said she supports tax cuts, has backed criminal justice reform and opposed the Affordable Care Act. Her response links to her campaign website for additional detail.
Endorsements
The following organizations have endorsed Schmidt, according to BallotReady profile data. Each endorsement was claimed by the endorser.
- Ohio Republican Party
- Clermont County Republican Party
- Ohio Value Voters
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Ohio
- Buckeye Firearms Association
Voters in District 62 will decide the race Nov. 3.
Candidate positions and issue responses are drawn from BallotReady's questionnaire platform and the candidate's own campaign materials. The Loveland-Symmes Chronicle presents them for voter information and does not endorse candidates.
