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StatewideOHNovember 3, 2026

Ohio Governor

The leader of your state, kind of like a president but just for your state. Usually serves 4 years.

42days

19hours

until Election Day

Mike DeWine (R) term-limited. Open seat.

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Candidates4

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Mike DeWineIncumbentRunning

Governor of Ohio · OH

Governor of Ohio since 2019. Term-limited and cannot run again. Former U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This will be an open seat race.

22 issues·63% aligned

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Jon HustedRunning

Lieutenant Governor of Ohio since 2019. Former Ohio Secretary of State and state senator. Considered the frontrunner for the open Republican gubernatorial nomination.

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Matt DolanRunning

Ohio state senator and co-owner of the Cleveland Guardians (MLB). Ran for U.S. Senate in 2022 and 2024 Republican primaries. Moderate Republican.

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Nan WhaleyRunning

Former mayor of Dayton (2014-2022). 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Rose to national prominence after 2019 Dayton mass shooting. Focused on gun safety and economic revitalization.

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