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.

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.

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.

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

Niraj Antani ... has launched a bid to be Ohio’s next elections chief. Antani, 33, of Miamisburg in the Dayton area, is vying to succeed Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who faces ...

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former state Sen. Niraj Antani ... a bid to be Ohio’s next elections chief. Antani, 33, of Miamisburg in the Dayton area, is vying to succeed Republican Secretary ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former state Sen. Niraj Antani ... launched a bid to be Ohio's next elections chief. Antani, 33, of Miamisburg in the Dayton area, is vying to succeed Republican Secretary ...

A Kettering man who was tried on federal charges and spent time in prison for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is now speaking out about his

Former Sen. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) and Cincinnati-area Dr. Bryan Hambley have announced they want to succeed term-limited Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

Former Sen. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) and Cincinnati-area Dr. Bryan Hambley have announced they want to succeed term-limited Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

He secured increased funding for Ohio’s community colleges ... benefiting regional landmarks like the Dayton Art Institute and Boonshoft Museum. Niraj Antani served on several legislative ...