Meredith Lawson-Rowe | |
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Member of the OhioHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Richard Brown |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Reynoldsburg,Ohio |
Education | Clark Atlanta University [1] |
Meredith Lawson-Rowe is an American politician and community activist who is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 5th district,first elected unopposed in 2024. [2] [3] The district includes parts of Obetz,Columbus,Groveport,Blacklick Estates,Canal Winchester,and Reynoldsburg.
Lawson-Rowe formerly served as a member of the Reynoldsburg City Council and was notable for being one of the first black women elected to city council in 2019. [4] [5] She was also involved in the founding of Juneteenth celebrations in Reynoldsburg. [6]