Biography
Dani Isaacsohn is a Democratic politician serving as the Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 24th district, which includes Downtown Cincinnati, Fairmount, Price Hill, Westwood, and surrounding neighborhoods. Born on November 13, 1988, in Cincinnati, he graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 2007. Isaacsohn earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, a Master of Philosophy in Politics from the University of Cambridge, and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. Before entering politics, he was a community and political organizer for various campaigns, including those of President Obama and Hillary Clinton. He also founded Cohear, a consulting firm focused on community engagement.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University
- Master of Philosophy in Politics from the University of Cambridge
- Juris Doctor from Yale Law School
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2022, representing the 24th district
- Served as Minority Whip for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus
- Elected Minority Leader of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus in June 2025
- Ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee
- Member of the House Finance and Energy Committees
- Co-founder of the Ohio Jewish Caucus
- Advocate for affordable housing, education reform, and criminal justice reform
