Mike Carey

Republican Representative of Ohio's 15th district

202-225-2015

@RepMikeCarey

carey.house.gov

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March 13, 1971 (53 years old)

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Former coal lobbyist before entering politics
Served as a U.S. representative since a 2021 special election
Raised in Sabina, Ohio, and attended East Clinton High School
Holds an Associate of Arts degree in economics and a Bachelor of Arts in history
Roman Catholic
Served in the Army National Guard from 1989 to 1999
Worked as an aide to a state senator during college
Former vice president of government affairs for a coal company and chairman of the Ohio Coal Association
Developed negative campaign ads against Democratic presidential nominees in 2004 and 2008
Advocates for coal miners and American energy independence
Endorsed by former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence in his congressional run
Won the 2021 special election and the 2022 midterm election
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act and the CHIPS Act
Announced support for Kevin McCarthy’s bid for House Speaker and aims to join the Ways and Means Committee
Co-launched the “House Civility and Respect Caucus” to promote respectful dialogue
Supported military aid to Israel following a 2023 attack
Committee assignments include the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on House Administration