Aric
Donovan Schauer
Current Public Policy Analysis student at The Ohio State University with a passion for using data to drive smarter political decisions. I specialize in tools like QGIS to analyze trends that sharpen campaign strategies.
Helping elect good people with good data.
I support federal, state, and local campaigns with GIS-driven cartography and electoral analysis, including work on U.S. House, state legislative, and municipal races. My work focuses on translating complex data into clear targets and decisions that help campaigns focus resources, reach voters, and win.
Cartography & GIS Visualization
Custom electoral and demographic maps for campaigns and firms, including precinct and district-level visuals.
Electoral & Voter Data Analysis
Analysis of voter behavior, turnout patterns, and trends across targeted regions to inform strategic targets.
Strategic Targeting & Campaign Support
Converting electoral analysis into actionable, data-driven targeting goals for field and GOTV strategy.
Data Translation & Stakeholder Ready Visuals
Translating complex data into clear and compelling briefs, memos, and presentations - specifically designed for campaign leaders, stakeholders, and donors
Aric Schauer
Public Policy Analysis Student at the Ohio State University
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Education
The Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs
B.S., Public Policy Analysis. Class of 2027
GPA: 3.98/4.0
Kings High School
Class of 2024
GPA: 4.6/4.0
Extracurriculars
College Democrats at the Ohio State University
Political Director | (November 2025 - Present)
Secretary | (August 2025 - November 2025)
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Vice President of Administration
(April 2025 - Present)
Skills
QGIS
DRA
Tableau
DataWrapper
Canva
Skills
English
German
Profile
Current Public Policy Analysis & Geographic Information Science student at The Ohio State University with a passion for using data to drive smarter political decisions. I specialize in tools like QGIS, DRA, and DataWrapper to analyze trends that sharpen campaign strategies.
Work Experience
Ohio Union Building Manager | (March 2025 - Present)
Office of Student Life - The Ohio State University
-Managing day-to-day operations of the 318,000-square-foot Ohio Union Building, ensuring smooth facility and event operations.
-Overseeing client and guest issues, enforcing building policies, and supporting emergency response procedures as needed.
OSU Votes Student Employee | (Aug. 2024 - Present)
Office of Student Life - The Ohio State University
-Personally leading civic engagement and voter registration seminars for campus classes, groups, and organizations, fostering a greater understanding of the voting process among students and community members.
-Conducted professional research analysis of on-campus 2024 voting patterns to assist senior professional staff in evaluating campus engagement strategies.
-Coordinating logistics for major Student Life events, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among different student organizations.
Residence Hall Office Assistant | (Aug. 2024 - March 2025)
Office of Student Life - The Ohio State University
-Managed administrative tasks, including paperwork, distributing mail, and supporting Student Life events.
-Supported Senior Residence Life staff during on-site events by managing logistics, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring participant engagement.
Internships
Intern | (January 2025 - August 2025)
Ohio FOP / Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
-Supported collective bargaining negotiations by aiding in preparations, research, and coordination, ensuring effective representation of union member interests.
-Assisted with case management, member services, and general administrative tasks to enhance staff efficiency and operational success.
Research & Communications Fellow | (Sept. - Dec. 2023)
Hamilton County Democratic Party
-Researched 350+ local school board candidates for 2023 to enhance non-partisan candidate database
-Assisted with voter support tickets in the weeks leading up to the 2023 U.S. general elections.
Election Data Intern | (July 2023 - Oct. 2023)
Hamilton County Democratic Party
-Analyzed historical county election data, developed visual maps depicting election results, and created digital media graphics for party events.
-Contributed to strategic initiatives within Hamilton County for the Ohio 2023 August special election.
Since it's foundation in 1965, the Appalachian Regional Commission has funded hundreds of projects across Appalachian Ohio, supporting economic development in underserved communities. This map shows ARC project funding by county from 2020-2024.
In May '25, Democrats Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel advanced to the Columbus City Council general election, defeating Independent Kate Curry-Da-Souza. Results split geographically, with Ross carrying much of the diverse east side.
In 2024, Kamala Harris defeated Donald Trump in Ohio's Hamilton County with 57% of the vote. Though Trump improved three points statewide from 2020, he gained just one here. This largely suburban, left-trending county continues to resist broader GOP gains
Despite full statewide losses, Democrats flipped a major local race in 2024 as former State Rep. Connie Pillich defeated incumbent Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers. This win would end a 92-year Republican electoral streak in the position.
In 2024, social worker Karen Brownlee became the third Democrat to represent Ohio's HD 28 in under a year's time. This left-trending suburban district was first flipped by Jessica Miranda in 2018, who held the seat until her resignation in 2024.
In 2023, the city of Cincinnati voted 51.7%-48.3% to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway for $1.6 billion dollars. The vote was split mainly between Cinci’s East and West sides, with the wealthier, heavily white Eastern portion carrying the Yes vote.
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