Richard Rettig

Richard Rettig is the Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 75, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] An educator who said in a Ballotpedia survey that he has worked in education for 33 years, he lists funding public schools among his main priorities.[1][2]

Richard Rettig earned a high school diploma from Napoleon High School and bachelor's and graduate degrees from Bowling Green State University in 1993 and 1999.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as educator.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Rettig, who goes by Rick, said he has spent 33 years in education, teaching English and Business and serving as a school counselor for 24 years, including time as department chair.[2] He also said he has coached golf, baseball, and speech and debate.[2]

Rettig's key messages in the survey included full, permanent implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan, ending Ohio's private school voucher program, securing teacher retirement with cost-of-living adjustments, and increasing funding for school mental health resources.[2] He also listed supporting universal pre-K, expanding loan availability for trade schools and apprenticeships, and requiring environmental and community impact studies before new data centers are approved.[2]

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