Rep. Anita Somani

(D-Columbus)
1 Term
House District 8
10th Fl.
614-466-5358

rep08@ohiohouse.gov

Current Candidate Information

Ohio House 8th District
Franklin (part)
Friends of Anita Somani
D-Columbus
545 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Primary Vote: 6,218 of 6,218 (100%)
General Vote: 35,369 of 54,794 (64%)

Biographical Information

Born: April 8, 1962 in India
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: David Richardson
Education: Miami University - B.A., Psychology, 1981-1983; Medical College of Ohio - M.D., 1984-1988
Employment/Military Record: Comprehensive Women's Care - Owner and Ob/Gyn, 1994-20020; OhioHealth - Gynecologist, Minimally invasive surgeon, 2020-present
Community Activities: Columbus Medical Association - President, 2016-2018; Physician's Free Clinic - Volunteer Physician, 2009-Present; Walk with a Doc - Volunteer, 2014-2015
Religion: Hindu

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: None

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 11th District 2022
General Vote: 27,421 of 49,053 (55%)
Primary Vote: 2,436 of 2,436 (100%)
Endorsements: Ohio Federation of Teachers; Ohio Nurses Association (primary); Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary); Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio; Pro-Choice Ohio (primary)

Committee Assignments
Health
Ranking Minority Member
Medicaid

Recent News Coverage
House Committee Hearings
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
House Committee Hearings
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
House Committee Hearings
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
House Committee Hearings
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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