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Biography
Tavia Galonski is the state representative for the 35th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. She is a Democrat. The district consists of portions of Akron and Barberton in Summit County.
Life and career
Galonski received her bachelor's degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and then a law degree from the University of Akron. In Atlanta, Galonski worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines while in school. A former Teamster, Galonski's father was a member of the United Auto Workers.
An attorney by trade, Galonski previously served as a magistrate in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, including in the county’s juvenile court. She is married to Summit County Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Galonski, and together they have two children.
Ohio House of Representatives
When former Representative Greta Johnson left the General Assembly in the spring of 2017, Galonski sought the appointment to replace her. Johnson resigned from the 35th House District to work in the Summit County Law Department as Deputy Law Director. Galonski was selected to replace Johnson by House Democrats, who had the authority to appoint a replacement, and was seated on May 10, 2017. She will run for a full, two-year term in 2018.