Anita Somani

Anita Somani earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University in 1982. She earned an M.D. from the Medical College of Ohio in 1988. Her career experience includes working as a physician.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an OB/GYN who has lived and worked in this district for the past 30 years.

I have been worried that our state has gone down the wrong path in regards to health care and increasing maternal and infant mortality, more abortion restrictions, less gun restrictions and marginalizing communities. Abortion restrictions hurt our economy by affecting a woman's ability to work and limiting her economic potential. Marginalizing people also hurts the economy as LGBTQ+ college graduates leave the state and do not stay here for jobs. The collateral damage of gun violence hurts everyone

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

High quality health care access - Drug costs, evidence based medicine in regards to vaccines, reproductive care & gender careFunding public education & allowing teachers to teach so our kids can compete in an global economyKeeping our community safe so people are not afraid to participate in activities, go to school or public places.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health Care and Public Education.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She personifies integrity, intelligence and the ability to accomplish so much for women's rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and the ability to listen and understand all sides of an issue before making a decision.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a background in women's health and have done advocacy work in the past. I am passionate about education and health care policy and believe that I can help create evidence based policy in Ohio.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wonder Woman - She is a strong decisive woman and acts in the same way.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

It should be a balanced relationship where neither side is able to make decisions unilaterally.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

One of the greatest challenges will be helping it go from a regressive gerrymandered state to a progressive state that values all of its people and is able to attract a diverse community of people.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Independent map makers who use the current breakdown of political party percentages to create fair districts that don't break up neighborhoods.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Health care

Education

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

NO

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is valuable in all areas of life including policy making