Meredith Lawson-Rowe

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
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Richard Brown
Personal details
Political 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]