Governor of Ohio
Ohio · Next election 2026State
About This Office
Governor of Ohio — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.
Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Mike DeWineR
The 2026 Race
5 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Ohio. General election on Nov 3, 2026.
Primary
General
Total Raised
Candidates
Incumbent
Cash on Hand
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Election History
| Year | Winner | Result | Runner-Up | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mike Dewine - Jon Husted R | 31.2% | 8,266,913 | |
| 2018 | Mike Dewine R | 49.6% | 4,506,331 | |
| 2014 | John Kasich R | 63.6% | 3,055,000 | |
| 2010 | John Kasich R | 49.8% | 3,794,000 | |
| 2006 | Ted Strickland D | 62.3% | 3,909,000 | |
| 2002 | Bob Taft R | 55.8% | 3,343,000 | |
| 1998 | Bob Taft R | 53.6% | 3,132,000 | |
| 1994 | George Voinovich R | 71.5% | 3,357,000 |
State
Population
11,810,293
Median HH Income
$71K
Unemployment
4.8%
Bachelor's+
31.5%
Veterans
6.6%
Median Age
39.7
Mean HH Income
$97K
Poverty Rate
13.3%
HS or Higher
91.8%
Median Home Value
$215K
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Under 18 / 65+
22.0% / 18.3%