Rachel B. Baker (May 29, 1975) is a nurse and American politician who has served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives since 2023. Representing the 27th district, Baker's constituency encompasses eastern Hamilton County, including portions of Cincinnati.[1]
Baker is currently employeed by Cincinnati-based TriHealth Inc. as a Nurse Researcher. She also concurrently serves as an adjunct professor for the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.[3]
Ohio House of Representatives
With incumbent Representative Tom Brinkman unable to re-run in 2022 due to term limits, Baker and four others sought to replace him.[4] In the Democratic primary, Baker defeated former Cincinnati mayoral candidateGavi Begtrup with 62% of the vote,[5] despite being outspent by an almost 3-to-1 ratio.[6][7] In the general election, Baker earned 56% of the vote, defeating Republican anti-abortion activist Jenn Giroux.[8] Baker was sworn into the position on January 3, 2023.[9]
Baker serves as the ranking member of the Aviation and Aerospace Committee, and as a member of the Behavioral Health, Health Provider Services, Public Health Policy, and Technology and Innovation Committees.[10]
In 2021, Baker ran unsuccessfully to serve on the board of the Forest Hills Local School District.[11] During her tenure as state representative, Baker has criticized the board, which she claims refused to meet with her due to her Democratic party affiliation.[12]