DAYTON, Ohio: State Representative Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) filed his petitions for re-election to run for his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives.

â€œIt has been an honor to serve my constituents in this community I was born and raised in, and I hope to continue this service,â€ Antani said. â€œI want to continue the fight to ensure every Ohioan has their opportunity to achieve their American Dream.â€

During his first term in the House, Antani voted for legislation that cut taxes on all Ohio families and small business owners by $1.2 billion over the next two years. He also worked to advance the Dayton regionâ€™s priorities by helping to create the Ohio Military Facilities Commission, which will help protect jobs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and secure workforce development funds for Sinclair Community College.

â€œRepresentative Antani has been a very active member of our caucus during his first term,â€ Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger said. â€œHe has shown a willingness to work with his colleagues and has not backed down from big issues. I look forward to continuing our work together and doing what I can to ensure his return to the House.â€

Earlier this year, Antani was named to Forbes Magazineâ€™s list of the â€œTop 30 Under 30â€ people in the United States for Law and Politics. He has also been named to the â€œTop 30 Conservatives Under Age 30 in the United Statesâ€ list by Red Alert Politics. In 2013, the Montgomery County Republican Party named him the â€œRepublican Man of the Year.â€

The 42nd District covers most of southern Montgomery County.

Antani resides in Miamisburg.

Rep. Niraj Antani Files Petition for Re-Election to Ohio House