Biography
David Karmol is the Republican candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 43, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 5, 2026 Republican primary.[1] Ballotpedia lists his profession as attorney, and in a survey he said he previously served as a state representative from 1979 to 1983.[1][2]
David Karmol said in a Ballotpedia survey that he was born and raised in Toledo and returned there after a career in Washington and an overseas posting in Baghdad, Iraq.[2] Ballotpedia lists a bachelor's degree from Miami University of Ohio (1975) and a law degree from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (1978).[1]
Karmol described himself in the survey as a Republican and a former prosecutor who supports law enforcement and sees public safety as government's first job.[2] He said he held the office of state representative from 1979 to 1983 in much the same area as District 43.[2] He named public health, education, and keeping government lean and efficient as the policy areas he is most passionate about.[2]
- 1.David Karmol - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.David Karmol - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Ohio House District 43
David Karmol is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 43 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
