Meredith Lawson-Rowe
American politician
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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.
Meredith Lawson-Rowe | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Brown |
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| Party | Democratic Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Clark Atlanta University[1] |
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]
