Meredith Lawson-Rowe

Meredith Lawson-Rowe is an American politician and community activist who is a Democratic [Party |Democratic] member of the Ohio [House of Representatives] representing the Ohio's 5th [House of Representatives district|5th district], first elected unopposed in 2024 [Ohio House of Representatives election|2024]. The district includes parts of Obetz, Columbus, Groveport, Blacklick Estates, Canal [Winchester, Ohio|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. She was also involved in the founding of Juneteenth celebrations in Reynoldsburg.