Rep. Anita Somani

(D-Dublin)
1 Term
House District 11
10th Fl.
614-466-5358

rep11@ohiohouse.gov
Official Website

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 Provider Services
Ranking Minority Member
Insurance
Key Legislative Staff
Ana Eichner, Legislative Aide
ana.eichner@ohiohouse.gov

Recent News Coverage
House Committee Hearings
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
House Committee Hearings
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
House Committee Hearings
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Politics Notebook
Friday, August 23, 2024
Sponsored Legislation
HB 25
AAPI Commission/Office
HB 72
Month Designation
HB 157
Hate Crimes
HB 217
Gun Trigger Locks
HB 343
Abortion
HB 446
Date Designation
HB 502
Reproductive Care
HB 565
Family Services
HB 636
Marriage
HCR 16
Perinatal Mental Health
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