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State Representative, 8th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Ohio laws and the state budget in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Franklin County: Sharon Township (including Worthington and Riverlea), Perry Township and part of the city of Columbus.
Public safety
Kelly Hunter-KalagidisRepublican
No documented position found.
Anita SomaniDemocratic
- Sponsored requiring trigger locks with dealer firearm sales.In office
Education
Kelly Hunter-KalagidisRepublican
No documented position found.
Anita SomaniDemocratic
- Sponsored income limits on EdChoice expansion scholarships.In office
Health & human services
Kelly Hunter-KalagidisRepublican
No documented position found.
Anita SomaniDemocratic
- Sponsored the Reproductive Care Act.In office
- Sponsored HB 237 protecting IVF and assisted reproduction.In office
- Sponsored creating a state health insurance reinsurance program.In office
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