Biography
William Mercier is the Republican candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 7, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after winning the May 5, 2026 Republican primary.[1][3] An aviation consultant, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his campaign emphasizes tax reform, listening and civility.[1][2]
William Mercier earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Mercier, who goes by Bill, said he grew up in Upper Arlington, became an Eagle Scout, and worked in the Ohio House of Representatives under Speaker Jo Ann Davidson while studying at Ohio State.[2] He said he began his aviation career at Don Scott Field, went on to director roles at major passenger airlines, and now serves as a Senior Aviation Consultant working with airlines and the Department of Defense.[2]
Mercier said Ohio needs tax reform at both the state and local level.[2] He said he wants to return to a citizen-led model of representation based on listening, and to bring respect and civility to political discussion.[2]
- 1.William Mercier - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.William Mercier - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · 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 7
William Mercier is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Ohio House District 7 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.