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.

Niraj Antani, R-6th District ... Antani said in a statement that his family’s roots under British rule in India have helped him appreciate living in a country with the right to vote.

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 ...

pledged during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on January 14 to collaborate with the State and Commerce Departments to review the India-US partnership. The former combat ...

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 ...

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India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, reflected in its array of public holidays. In 2025, India will observe several national holidays, such as Republic Day, Independence Day, and ...

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural celebrations during the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of US at the Capitol January ...