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Election 2024

Ohio State Representative, District 8

November 5, 2024 · general election · District 8 · 1 candidate with a page

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Aaron Neumann

Republican

Not yet researched

Anita Somani

Anita Somani

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, since 2023

  • Physician (obstetrician-gynecologist). (per campaign)
  • Bachelor's degree, Miami University, 1982.
  • M.D., Medical College of Ohio, 1988.

8 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources

Anita Somani

Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 10 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 4 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: Not yet researchedPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 6 entriesSources: 10 entries8 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Anita Somani, 8 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-22 · Download this chart
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SectionState
profileresearched
ballotresearched
positionsresearched
claimsnot researched
recordresearched
moneyresearched
interestsnot researched
pollingnot researched
electionsresearched
endorsementsresearched
sourcesresearched

The race in pictures

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 8, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 8, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Somani not yet researched.RaisedSomani (D)Anita Somani: raised not yet researchedNot yet researchedSpentSomani (D)Anita Somani: spent not yet researchedNot yet researchedCash on handSomani (D)Anita Somani: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Somani not yet researched.Source: FEC filings · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedSomani (D)Not yet researched
SpentSomani (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handSomani (D)Not yet researched
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Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Education

Anita Somani

Funding public education & allowing teachers to teach so our kids can compete in an global economy

July 3, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Anita Somani

Health care

Anita Somani

High quality health care access - Drug costs, evidence based medicine in regards to vaccines, reproductive care & gender care

July 3, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Anita Somani

Public safety

Anita Somani

Keeping our community safe so people are not afraid to participate in activities, go to school or public places.

July 3, 2022 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Anita Somani

Why they are running

Anita Somani

I understand the need for government to remove barriers that prevent all Ohioans from accessing the tools and resources necessary for advancement.

September 21, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Representative Anita Somani - District 8

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Anita Somani

Not yet researched

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Somani (D)Ohio State Representative, District 11, 2023 to 2024Ohio State Representative, District 8, 2025-01-01 to present2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t2025-06-11 (vote): Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Hous2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Somani (D), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
PersonDateKindEntry
Somani (D)2023officeOhio State Representative, District 11
Somani (D)2025-01-01officeOhio State Representative, District 8
Somani (D)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t
Somani (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (Hous
Somani (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was
Somani (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax
Somani (D)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November

Anita Somani

  1. June 10, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  2. July 21, 2025 · vote

    Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  3. June 25, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. June 11, 2025 · vote

    Did not vote on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. April 9, 2025 · vote

    Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Anita Somani

Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Anita Somani in this race yet.None found in the records checked
Where the money went, as filedNo campaign finance filing is on file for Anita Somani in this race yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

None found in the records checked

Top donors, as filed

None found in the records checked

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports

The result

Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.SomaniAnita Somani: no prior race on fileno prior race on file
Past election results, share of the voteNo prior race on file for either candidate; both keep a labeled group on this axis.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass · as of 2026-11-04 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Somanino prior race on file

Anita Somani · certified 2024-12-02

CandidateVotesShare
Anita Somani36,05464.5%
Aaron Neumann19,82935.5%

Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results

Sources

  1. Ohio House of Representatives District 8 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  2. 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  3. LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results · The Highland County Press · 2024-12-03 · accessed 2026-09-24
  4. Anita Somani · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  5. Ohio elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
  6. Representative Anita Somani - District 8 · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-21 · accessed 2026-09-21
  7. Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  8. Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  9. Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
  10. House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  11. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
  12. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  13. https://gunsensevoter.org/states/oh/voterguide/
  14. https://gunsensevoter.org/faq/
  15. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  16. https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
  17. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-ohio/elections
  18. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio Announces State Legislature, Supreme Court Endorsements · 2026-07-20
  19. 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  20. Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
  21. Members of the 135th General Assembly · Ohio General Assembly, Legislative Information System · accessed 2026-09-24
  22. Rep. Anita Somani sworn in as state representative for Ohio House District 11 · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2023-01-03 · accessed 2026-09-25
  23. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  24. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21

Quick answers

When was the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 8 election?

The election for Ohio State Representative, District 8 was held on November 5, 2024.

Who ran for Ohio State Representative, District 8 in 2024?

On the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 8, in surname order: Aaron Neumann (Republican), Anita Somani (Democratic).

Who won the 2024 Ohio State Representative, District 8 election?

Anita Somani won the election for Ohio State Representative, District 8. Results as certified: Aaron Neumann 35.5%, Anita Somani 64.5%.

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