Michele Grim is a Democratic state representative from Ohio who has represented District 43 since January 1, 2023, and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A health policy analyst and former Toledo city councilmember, she is the ranking member of the Transportation Committee.[1]
Michele Grim was born in Ashland, Ohio, and lives in Toledo, according to Ballotpedia.[1] She earned a B.A. in women and gender studies from the University of Toledo in 2005, a master's of public health from the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health in 2007, a graduate certificate in sexuality education from the University of Michigan in 2011, and a doctor of law and policy from Northeastern University in 2020.[1] Her career experience includes working as a health coach and educator in Lucas County, a risk reduction educator for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, an epidemiologist for the Toledo-Lucas County health department, a grants management specialist for the AIDS Project of the East Bay, and a health policy researcher and educator.[1]
Grim held an at-large seat on the Toledo City Council before the Ohio House, according to Ballotpedia.[1] She succeeded Rodney Creech (R) in District 43 and assumed office on January 1, 2023.[1] In the 2025-2026 session she serves on the Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, House Finance and House Health committees and is the ranking member of the Transportation Committee.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
