Rep. Anita Somani

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

rep08@ohiohouse.gov
Official Website

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 8th District 2024
General Vote: 35,369 of 54,794 (64%)
Primary Vote: 6,218 of 6,218 (100%)

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

Sponsored Legislation
HB 128
Abortion
HB 169
Date Designation
HB 237
Reproductive Care
HB 245
Pregnancy and Parenting
HB 337
Firearms
HJR 4
Marriage Rights
HCR 12
Perinatal Mental Health
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