The former Republican state senator from Miamisburg announced his 2026 bid for secretary of state Thursday, saying his family’s immigration from British-occupied India gave him a deep appreciation for the right to vote.

Former state Sen. Niraj Antani, a self-described “pro-Trump conservative warrior” who proposed unsuccessful bills banning ballot drop boxes and requiring citizenship checks for voters, has launched a bid to be Ohio's next elections chief.

Ohio secretary of state candidate Niraj Antani served in the Ohio Senate for three years and six years in the Ohio House.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Former State Senator Niraj Antani has announced his candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State. Antani, who represented the greater Dayton area in the Ohio General Assembly for over a decade, is set to participate in the Republican primary scheduled for spring 2026.

MIAMISBURG, OH — Former State Senator Niraj Antani has launched his campaign for Ohio Secretary of State, a position currently held by Frank LaRose, who is term-limited. Antani, a Republican, represented the Dayton area in the Ohio General Assembly for over a decade, first as a State Representative and later as a State Senator.

Niraj Antani, a self-described “pro-Trump conservative ... Antani said in a statement that his family's roots under British rule in India have helped him appreciate living in a country with ...

Niraj Antani, a self-described “pro-Trump conservative ... in a statement that his family’s roots under British rule in India have helped him appreciate living in a country with the right ...

Former Dayton-area lawmaker Niraj Antani announced his candidacy Thursday to run for Ohio Secretary of State in 2026. Antani, 33, just finished a 10-year run as a state lawmaker representing portions of Montgomery County.

MIAMISBURG – State Senator Niraj Antani has concluded his term in the Ohio Senate, marking the end of a decade-long career in the Ohio General Assembly. Antani, first elected as a State ...

Today, former State Senator Niraj Antani announced a campaign for Secretary of State of Ohio. Sen. Antani served for over a decade as a State Senator and State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly, representing the greater Dayton area. The Republican primary in Ohio will take place in the spring of 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy exited his role at DOGE to run for Ohio governor. His departure was due to potential friction with Elon Musk. If elected, he would be the third Indian American governor in the US, following Nikki Haley and Bobby Jindal.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ ...