David J. Fournier

David J. Fournier is the Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 44, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] An attorney, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he represents union pension and health plans and apprenticeship training programs.[1][2]

David J. Fournier graduated from St. John's Jesuit High School and, according to Ballotpedia, earned a bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 2008 and a law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2013.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he put himself through law school at night while working full-time, and that he is an employee-benefits attorney.[2] He said he lives in Whitehouse with his wife and three children and became involved with his local school board.[2]

Fournier said his campaign centers on managing public money responsibly, and he criticized Ohio's universal voucher program, saying it sends public funds to private schools without accountability or transparency.[2] He also said he would work on school funding and tax systems that he said push costs onto local property taxpayers.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.