Biography
Scott DiMauro is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 16 in the November 3, 2026 general election, an open seat with no incumbent.[1][3] A former high school social studies teacher, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he served two terms as president of the Ohio Education Association.[2]
Scott DiMauro graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University in 1991 and a graduate degree from Ohio State University in 1996.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born in Cleveland and raised in Northeast Ohio, spent a career as a high school social studies teacher, and served two terms as president of the Ohio Education Association.[2] He said he lives in Westlake with his wife, Lauren, a teacher at Bay Middle School in Bay Village, and has two adult daughters.[2]
DiMauro advanced from the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[1] His survey lists fully and fairly funding public schools, protecting essential public services and a fairer tax system among his key messages.[2] He reported endorsements from organizations including the Ohio AFL-CIO and the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters.[2]
- 1.Scott DiMauro - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Scott DiMauro (Candidate Connection survey) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Ohio House District 16
Scott DiMauro is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 16 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.