Biography
Shawn Kaeser is the Republican candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 11 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which incumbent Crystal Lett is also running.[1][3] A social studies teacher with Dublin City Schools since 1995, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his campaign priorities are education, tax reform and affordability.[1][2]
Shawn Kaeser earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from Wright State University, a master's degree in ministry from Grace College, and a master's degree in social science from Ohio University.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has been a secondary social studies teacher for Dublin City Schools since 1995 and has lived in the Dublin community for more than three decades.[2] He said he and his wife, who also teaches in Dublin City Schools, have nine children.[2] He advanced from the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[1]
Kaeser listed education, tax reform and affordability as his three key campaign messages, and he reported an endorsement from the Ohio GOP.[2]
- 1.Shawn Kaeser - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Shawn Kaeser (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 11
Shawn Kaeser is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 11 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
