Biography
Rose Lounsbury is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in a rematch with incumbent Republican Andrea White.[1][2] A former public school teacher and consultant, she has been affiliated with the League of Women Voters.[1][2][3]
Rose Lounsbury earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 2004 and a master's degree in teaching English language and literature from Miami University in 2008.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a former public school teacher, small business owner and mother of teenage triplets who moved to Dayton about 20 years earlier.[3] She said she joined the League of Women Voters, where she served on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and was inspired to run for the State House in 2024.[3]
Lounsbury won the March 19, 2024 Democratic primary for District 36 over Chuck Horn, then lost the November 5, 2024 general election to White, 52.4 percent to 47.6 percent.[2]
Her 2024 survey listed protecting democracy, ending gerrymandering, women's rights, public education, health care and gun safety among her priorities.[3]
- 1.Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rose Lounsbury - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Rose Lounsbury - Ballotpedia (2026 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 36
Rose Lounsbury is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 36 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
