Haraz N. Ghanbari

Political Party: Republican
District: Ohio House District 75

Haraz N. Ghanbari is an American Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 75th district. He was appointed to the post in March 2019 to replace Theresa Gavarone, who was appointed to the Ohio Senate. He is currently serving his third term in the legislature.

As the son of an Iranian immigrant, Ghanbari has dedicated his career to public service. He previously served on the Perrysburg city council beginning in 2016. He was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in November 2018 as their youngest inductee ever.

Ghanbari is married with two children and is a member of CedarCreek Church. He is an Eagle Scout and holds memberships in the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Officer Association of America.

Military Service

Ghanbari has over two decades of military service. He served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Army and deployed to Bosnia during Operation Joint Forge. He has served more than 17 years in the Army National Guard and the United States Navy Reserve. As a Navy veteran, he participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Inherent Resolve. He was promoted to Lieutenant Commander on September 1, 2018, and was selected for the rank of Commander on June 23, 2025. He continues his service in the Navy Reserve.

Education and Professional Experience

Ghanbari earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Journalism from Kent State University, graduating Cum Laude. He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval War College's Command and Staff Program and earned his master's degree from the University of Toledo in 2019.

Previously, he served as the Director of Military and Veteran Affairs at the University of Toledo. He also worked as a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press.