Richard Michael DeWine (/ d ə ˈ w aɪ n / də-WYNE; [3] born January 5, 1947) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 70th governor of Ohio since 2019.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has appointed Lt. Governor Jon Husted to serve as Ohio's next United States senator.

The governor of Ohio is the head of government of Ohio [2] and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state's military forces. [3] The officeholder has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ohio General Assembly , [ 4 ] the power to convene the legislature [ 5 ] and the power to grant pardons , except ...

The Governor of the state of Ohio is the head of the executive branch of Ohio's state government [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [3]

Jan 17, 2025 · During his time as Ohio's lieutenant governor, Husted put significant focus on enhancing economic development in Ohio, growing Ohio's workforce, and increasing government efficiency. Husted oversaw the Ohio Common Sense Initiative (CSI) and served as the director of both the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and InnovateOhio.

2 days ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of his home state.. The 39-year-old biotech entrepreneur who made an unsuccessful bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has lined up strategists with …

Nov 8, 2022 · Richard Michael DeWine (Republican Party) (also known as Mike) is the Governor of Ohio. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. DeWine (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Ohio. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nov 8, 2024 · DeWine wasn’t on the ballot this election since Ohio won’t vote for our governor until 2026. Can DeWine serve a third term for Ohioans? Here’s what to know.

Jan 9, 2023 · Mike DeWine, Republican, has defeated Nan Whaley, Democrat, in the race for Ohio Governor.

DeWine is the 70th Governor of Ohio since 2019. He is a former United States Senator from Ohio. [3] DeWine was born on January 5, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio. He studied at Miami University and at Ohio Northern University. He is married to Frances Struewing.