Michael Todd Whitaker Carey, born March 13, 1971, is an American Republican politician and former coal lobbyist serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 15th congressional district. Prior to entering Congress, Carey served as president of the Ohio Coal Association from 2016 to 2021, advocating for the coal industry. He also worked in the family-owned printing business, Whitaker-Keye, which his father founded. Carey won a special election on November 2, 2021, to succeed Steve Stivers, defeating Democrat Allison Russo. He was reelected in 2022 and 2024, positioning himself as a supporter of former President Donald Trump and focusing on issues like energy policy, border security, and economic growth.