Democrat
Mike Baker
Background and Bio
Mike Baker, grew up in Elyria, and attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School before earning an associate degree from ITT Tech. Following a career in technology and media, he founded First Choice Photography in 2008. Baker has over 15 years of leadership in Scouting BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) and is the President of the local Little League. He lives with his wife, Allison, and their four children.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Economy and Taxes: Campaign materials for Baker state his opposition to ‘Right to Work’ laws and support for policies that protect collective bargaining rights, invest in union apprenticeship programs to build a skilled workforce, and ensure fair wages, safe workplaces, and strong benefits for Ohio workers. His campaign has also called for efforts to stop corporate price gouging in food, fuel, and housing, lower housing costs, and provide tax relief for middle-class families.
- Education: Baker’s campaign materials highlight his support for resourcing public schools by fully funding the Fair School Funding Plan, restoring emergency and substitute levy tools, increasing teacher pay as part of recruitment and retention efforts, expanding career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-demand jobs, and investing in STEM, trade schools, and apprenticeships to create more career opportunities. According to his campaign, he has called for prioritizing public schools over vouchers to private schools.
- Healthcare: According to Baker’s campaign, he supports policy proposals that protect Medicaid expansion, increase price transparency to lower prescription drug prices, expand mental health services for youth, veterans, and rural communities, and support rural hospitals and local healthcare providers.
Endorsements
- Moms Demand Action
- Ohio AFL-CIO
- Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters
- UAW Region 2 Ohio State CAP Council
Background and Bio
Mike Baker, grew up in Elyria, and attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School before earning an associate degree from ITT Tech. Following a career in technology and media, he founded First Choice Photography in 2008. Baker has over 15 years of leadership in Scouting BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) and is the President of the local Little League. He lives with his wife, Allison, and their four children.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Economy and Taxes: Campaign materials for Baker state his opposition to ‘Right to Work’ laws and support for policies that protect collective bargaining rights, invest in union apprenticeship programs to build a skilled workforce, and ensure fair wages, safe workplaces, and strong benefits for Ohio workers. His campaign has also called for efforts to stop corporate price gouging in food, fuel, and housing, lower housing costs, and provide tax relief for middle-class families.
- Education: Baker’s campaign materials highlight his support for resourcing public schools by fully funding the Fair School Funding Plan, restoring emergency and substitute levy tools, increasing teacher pay as part of recruitment and retention efforts, expanding career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-demand jobs, and investing in STEM, trade schools, and apprenticeships to create more career opportunities. According to his campaign, he has called for prioritizing public schools over vouchers to private schools.
- Healthcare: According to Baker’s campaign, he supports policy proposals that protect Medicaid expansion, increase price transparency to lower prescription drug prices, expand mental health services for youth, veterans, and rural communities, and support rural hospitals and local healthcare providers.
Endorsements
- Moms Demand Action
- Ohio AFL-CIO
- Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters
- UAW Region 2 Ohio State CAP Council
Last Updated:2026-09-24
