Niraj Antani, an 27-year-old Indian-American Republican state representative, has announced that he will be running for the Ohio state Senate in 2020.
Antani represents Miamisburg in the 42nd Legislative District. He is currently serving a third term in the Ohio House of Representatives.
He will run for the open State Senate District 6, currently represented by Senator Peggy Lehner whose term is ending and also she is retiring, Antani was quoted as saying in a statement by a local radio station on January 30.
The Ohio Senate District 6, which encompasses most Dayton area suburbs, has been a Republican stronghold since 1985.
"Having been born and raised in this community, I am running for state senator to ensure every Ohioan who works for it has the opportunity to achieve their American Dream," Antani said in a statement. "I will lay out a vision throughout this campaign to solve the many great challenges our community and state face."
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