Mike DeWine
2019 - Present
2027
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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.
DeWine was first elected to public office in 1976 as prosecutor for Greene County after working in the office as an assisting prosecuting attorney.[1] He served in the Ohio State Senate from 1981 to 1982, at which point he was elected as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 7th Congressional District. He served in Congress until 1991, following his election as lieutenant governor on a joint ticket with George Voinovich (R). DeWine resigned as lieutenant governor in 1994 after winning election to the U.S. Senate. He won re-election to the Senate in 2000 and lost in 2006 to Sherrod Brown (D). DeWine was elected attorney general in 2010 and held the position until assuming office as governor in 2019.
DeWine's election as governor in 2018 preserved Ohio's Republican trifecta. At the time of his election, Republicans had held a trifecta in Ohio since 2010 after gaining a majority in the state House and winning the governorship under DeWine's predecessor, John Kasich (R).
Biography
DeWine was born on January 5, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, and raised in Yellow Springs.[2][3] He graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in education in 1969 and received a law degree from Ohio Northern University in 1972.[2] DeWine practiced law after graduating and worked as assistant prosecuting attorney in Greene County until his election as the county's prosecutor in 1976.[1]
DeWine is a part-owner of DeWine Seeds Silver Dollar Baseball, a family ownership group.[4] In 2010, the ownership group purchased the Asheville Tourists, a minor league baseball team located in Asheville, North Carolina.[5]
Political career
Governor of Ohio (2019-present)
DeWine was elected Governor of Ohio on November 6, 2018, and assumed office on January 14, 2019.
Ohio Attorney General (2011-2019)
DeWine served as Ohio Attorney General from 2011 to 2019.
U.S. Senate (1995-2007)
DeWine represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2007.
Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (1991-1994)
DeWine was elected Lieutenant Governor of Ohio on a joint ticket with George Voinovich (R) in 1990. He served in the position from 1991 until he resigned in 1994 following his election to the U.S. Senate.
U.S. House of Representatives (1983-1991)
DeWine represented Ohio's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991.
Ohio State Senate (1980-1982)
DeWine represented District 10 in the Ohio State Senate from 1981 to 1982.
Greene County Prosecutor (1977-1981)
DeWine served as prosecutor for Greene County, Ohio, from 1977 to 1981.
Elections
2022
See also: Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of Ohio
The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Ohio on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Michael DeWine (R) | 62.4 | 2,580,424 |
 | Nan Whaley (D) | 37.4 | 1,545,489 | |
 | Marshall Usher (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.2 | 8,082 | |
 | Tim Grady (Independent) (Write-in)  | 0.0 | 574 | |
 | Renea Turner (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 231 | |
 | Craig Patton (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 77 | |
| Total votes: 4,134,877 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Niel Petersen (Independent)
- F. Patrick Cunnane (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio
Nan Whaley defeated John Cranley in the Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nan Whaley | 65.0 | 331,014 |
 | John Cranley | 35.0 | 178,132 | |
| Total votes: 509,146 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Ohio
Incumbent Richard Michael DeWine defeated Jim Renacci, Joe Blystone, and Ron Hood in the Republican primary for Governor of Ohio on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Michael DeWine | 48.1 | 519,594 |
 | Jim Renacci | 28.0 | 302,494 | |
 | Joe Blystone | 21.8 | 235,584 | |
 | Ron Hood | 2.1 | 22,411 | |
| Total votes: 1,080,083 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Niel Petersen (R)
2018
General election
General election for Governor of Ohio
The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Ohio on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Michael DeWine (R) | 50.4 | 2,231,917 |
 | Richard Cordray (D) | 46.7 | 2,067,847 | |
 | Travis Irvine (L) | 1.8 | 79,985 | |
 | Constance Gadell-Newton (G) | 1.1 | 49,475 | |
| Renea Turner (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 185 | |
 | Richard Duncan (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 132 | |
| Rebecca Ayres (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 41 | |
| Total votes: 4,429,582 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Collin Hill (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Cordray | 62.2 | 428,159 |
 | Dennis J. Kucinich | 23.0 | 158,284 | |
 | Joseph Schiavoni | 9.2 | 63,131 | |
 | William O'Neill | 3.3 | 22,667 | |
| Paul Ray | 1.4 | 9,536 | |
| Larry Ealy | 1.0 | 7,011 | |
| Total votes: 688,788 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Connie Pillich (D)
- Jonathan Heavey (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Ohio
Richard Michael DeWine defeated Mary Taylor in the Republican primary for Governor of Ohio on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Michael DeWine | 59.8 | 499,639 |
 | Mary Taylor | 40.2 | 335,328 | |
| Total votes: 834,967 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jim Renacci (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for Governor of Ohio
Constance Gadell-Newton advanced from the Green primary for Governor of Ohio on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Constance Gadell-Newton | 100.0 | 3,031 |
| Total votes: 3,031 | |||
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2014
- See also: Ohio attorney general election, 2014
| Attorney General of Ohio, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike DeWine Incumbent |
61.5% | 1,882,048 | |
| Democratic | David Pepper | 38.5% | 1,178,426 | |
| Total Votes | 3,060,474 | |||
| Election results via Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
2010
- See also: Ohio Attorney General election, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Mike DeWine won election to the office of Ohio Attorney General. He defeated Richard Cordray (D), Robert Owens (C) and Marc Feldman (L) in the general election.
| Ohio Attorney General, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike DeWine |
47.5% | 1,821,414 | |
| Democratic | Richard Cordray (D) | 46.3% | 1,772,728 | |
| Constitution | Robert Owens | 3.4% | 130,065 | |
| Libertarian | Marc Feldman | 2.8% | 107,521 | |
| Total Votes | 3,831,728 | |||
| Election results via Ohio Secretary of State. | ||||
- 2010 Race for Attorney General - Republican Primary
- Mike DeWine ran unopposed in this contest
2006
| 2006 Race for United States Senate - Republican Primary[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  Mike DeWine
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71.7% | |
| Republican Party | David R. Smith | 14.5% | |
| Republican Party | William G. Pierce | 13.8% | |
| Total Votes | 788,744 | ||
| 2006 Race for United States Senate - General Election[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Sherrod Brown
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56.2% | |
| Republican Party | Mike DeWine | 43.8% | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Duncan | 0.02% | |
| Total Votes | 4,019,407 | ||
2000
| 2000 Race for United States Senate - General Election[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | Mike DeWine
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71.7% | |
| Democratic Party | Ted Celeste | 14.5% | |
| Libertarian Party | John McAlister | 13.8% | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Duncan | 13.8% | |
| Total Votes | 4,800,009 | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Richard Michael DeWine did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
DeWine's campaign website stated the following:
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Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted won the historic $20 billion Intel Semiconductor Factory project, which will bring more than 20,000 good-paying jobs to the buckeye state and will create generational opportunities for Ohioans. This is a powerful development not only for Ohio's economy and jobs, but for U.S. national security. Ohio is on the front lines of the U.S.-China tech fight. China is doing everything it can to take over the global market so they can try to outcompete America. This starts with microchips that power everything from phones to cars, to home appliances, computers and much more. Gov. DeWine took historic action to bring manufacturing back to America and home to Ohio. The Intel mega-project will be the largest single private sector company investment in Ohio’s history. Governor DeWine will continue to fight for smart pro-business policies and win for Ohio workers against Communist China.
Since Mike DeWine began his first term as Governor in 2019, he’s already cut taxes for all Ohioans by $2.2 billion dollars -- which adds up to one of the largest tax cuts in Ohio history! In fact, Ohio was one of only nine states in the country that trimmed its tax burden during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to strong fiscal leadership. When the virus disrupted the global economy in 2020, Governor DeWine also tightened Ohio’s budget by cutting $750 million in government spending. Knowing that businesses and restaurants were most impacted by COVID, his Administration returned over $9 billion to small businesses through Bureau of Workers Compensation rebates to help them stay afloat and protect worker’s paychecks. It paid off. In August 2020, Fitch Ratings elevated Ohio’s financial outlook from “stable” to a “positive” AA+ rating, citing the state’s superior financial resilience. The upgrade is Ohio’s first change in 11 years, and represents the highest Ohio rating since 1979.
Governor DeWine is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. The DeWine-Husted administration has championed career, technical and vocational education and training to help thousands of Ohioans prepare for good paying jobs and get ahead in their career. A pro-business environment plus a strong workforce equals business investment. General Motors and LG Chem dedicated $2.3 billion to the Mahoning Valley to make battery cells for electric vehicles, which will create 1,100 jobs. Governor DeWine recently visited Toledo to celebrate Cleveland Cliff’s $1 billion investment to build and operate the world’s most modern and environmentally friendly Direct Reduction plan, which has created hundreds of jobs already. The world is taking notice. Site Selection magazine ranked Ohio as the number one state for new business investment per capita, and CEO Magazine recently moved Ohio from 9th to the 7th best state to do business.
Mike DeWine has spent his career supporting local law enforcement from the time he was a prosecuting attorney. When Mike DeWine served as the Ohio Attorney General, he led the charge to close pill mills across Ohio. Under Attorney General DeWine, Ohio was one of the first states in the country to file serious litigation against drug manufacturers for their role in the Opioid Epidemic. Collaborating with local governments, Mike DeWine led the way to set up the OneOhio Foundation, which will pool opioid settlement dollars to combat drug problems for years to come He went after corrupt county leaders and mayors who abused the public trust and their roles as elected officials. As Governor, he has actively supported our law enforcement officers across the state. Governor DeWine’s budgets have invested millions of dollars to help law enforcement to reduce violent crimes, decrease substance abuse, and assist local agencies in the recruitment and hiring of new peace officers. Mike DeWine knows that those in law enforcement protect us, which is why he proudly supports our men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our local communities safe.
Mike DeWine is the most pro-life Governor in Ohio history. One of the first bills he signed into law was the “Heartbeat Bill,” which bans abortion in Ohio once a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Governor DeWine also recently signed the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act” to ensure life-saving measures for babies who survive abortions. Last year, he enacted a bill that allows Ohioans to stand their ground, giving people the ability to protect themselves and their loved ones when they fear they are in danger. He has also supported legislation that protects the First Amendment by ensuring that no government officials can order the closure of houses of worship, and signed into law free speech protection on college campuses. And, he expanded eligibility of the EdChoice Scholarship to historic levels, allowing nearly half of Ohio families the flexibility to choose the best education for their kids. [9] |
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| —Mike DeWine[10] | ||
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Mike DeWine participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Mike DeWine's responses follow below.[11]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) We must end the devastating opioid epidemic that is killing 15 Ohioans each day, flooding our foster care system with the children of addicts, and costing Ohio $8 billion each year. I have a 12-point plan to fight this crisis. 2) We must do more to close the education/skills gap in our state and prepare our kids for 21st Century jobs. That all starts with improving early childhood education. We need more kids who are Kindergarten-ready and must greatly increase the number of high-performing schools in Ohio. We know what works regarding education, and we need to replicate it. Further, we need to ensure that every child who graduates is job- or college-ready. |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | My number one mission is protecting Ohio families and children. The two biggest challenges Ohio is facing are the opioid epidemic and the skills/education gap. How we deal with these two challenges will fundamentally shape the future Ohio we leave to our children and grandchildren.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[9]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mike DeWine answered the following:
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
| “ | I have a vision for the future and taking Ohio to the next level. However, we can't move forward in this state until we address some very serious challenges that are holding us back, including the opioid crisis and the skills/education gap. We have far too many adults in this state who are not living up to their God-given potential because they cannot pass a drug test, and because of that, their children suffer, and they don't contribute as much as they could if they were not an addict. I intend to change that with a 12-point action plan that focuses on education, prevention, and treatment. Also, while we have many great schools and many great teachers who make a difference every single day, we still have too many children who are languishing in under-performing schools. We have a moral obligation to help these children. Ohio needs more high-performing schools that equip our kids with the skills and knowledge they need for 21st Century careers in Ohio. That will move Ohio forward.[9] | ” |
Campaign website
DeWine's campaign website stated the following:
| “ | Jobs and Economy Ohio's Prosperity Plan Train More People With the Skills They Need
Ignite Innovation, Research and Investment
Eliminate Burdensome Regulations & Allow Business to Flourish:
Bottom Line: Just eight years ago, nearly 400,000 Ohioans had lost their jobs and our state was facing an $8 billion hole with only 89 cents in our savings account. Ohio has come a long way under Republican leadership, but it will require bold ideas and strong partnerships with our state’s job creators, community colleges and job training centers to carry the momentum to a new level. This plan lays out a strong foundation to build upon our successes and accelerate Ohio’s economy into the future. Overcoming the Drug Problem Additionally, Attorney General Mike DeWine was one of the first Attorney Generals in the country to file a lawsuit against five drug manufacturers alleging that these companies systematically lied to the medical community about whether their products were addictive in order to make billions of dollars selling opioids to Ohioans. Point 1: Pass legislation to give the Governor the ability to declare a public health emergency statewide or in specific areas. The Governor should have more flexibility and tools to face this emergency, including the ability to do the following: Distribute money and other resources to local entities that are facing unexpected emergency conditions, like overdose spikes. Create an accelerated process for state licenses in critical professions such as the medical or social work fields as well as expedited licensing reciprocity with other states. Point 2: Create a 21st Century law enforcement data infrastructure. This will allow real- time, statewide data-sharing and brings state-of-the-art data analytics and crime prediction to every Ohio law enforcement agency. Point 3: Expand proven drug task force models. This will specifically target and disrupt the flow of money and drugs from Mexican drug cartels. Point 4: Create at least 60 more specialized drug courts. Drug courts are a proven way to hold those with substance use disorder accountable and ensure participation in effective drug treatment. There are more than 20 counties without a drug court and hundreds of municipalities without one. Point 5: Implement Proven K-12 grade drug prevention education in all Ohio schools. The single most effective tool Ohio has in this fight is prevention, and our best opportunity to provide it is to require that every student in Kindergarten through 12th grade receive age- and environmentally appropriate, evidence-based substance use prevention education. Point 6: Double substance use treatment capacity in Ohio. According to a new study by The Ohio State University, Ohio has treatment capacity for only 20 to 40 percent of Ohioans suffering from opioid addiction. The shortage is even worse in poor and rural areas of the state. Utilizing funding from the drug companies who made billions of dollars creating this problem, Ohio must develop, incentivize or repurpose treatment options to double our treatment capacity. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, including: Better utilizing Ohio hospitals’ existing capacity. We have existing capacity in Ohio at the hundreds of hospitals around the state. However, current funding mechanisms or rules don’t allow most of that capacity to be used for treatment. Driving more money to local addiction and mental health boards to pay for new treatment. By block-granting millions of additional dollars to local Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health boards, treatment and recovery providers can expand most where they’re needed and be more responsive to local needs. Point 7: Expand workforce of critical specialists. Ohio has a shortage of addiction specialists, social workers, and other professionals who are needed now and in the future to help those with substance use disorder. To incentivize these workers, Ohio should develop a student loan forgiveness program for those in drug treatment fields who complete their studies at Ohio universities and spend a specified time working in the addiction field in Ohio. Point 8: Empower employers to help employees with substance abuse disorder to seek treatment while remaining employed. Working through the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) Safety Grants program, Ohio should create a pilot project aimed at existing employees who are willing to go to their employer and acknowledge that they have a substance use problem. To keep that person in the job, BWC’s program would work with the employer to pay for a portion of the healthcare costs associated with an appropriate treatment program that would allow that employee to return to work when they’re drug free. Point 9: Help business owners hire employees in recovery by offering employers incentives and reducing risks. The BWC should start a pilot project incentivizing employers to hire applicants who have completed appropriate treatment programing. The pilot program would reimburse the employer for a certain percent of the employee’s wages, provide necessary training to the employee, and indemnify the employer from any BWC rate increases should the employee relapse and cause a work-related accident. Point 10: Roll-out a statewide drug prevention media campaign. Point 11: Create a special position reporting directly to the Governor. This position will work every day with the single-minded focus of fighting the opioid epidemic. Point 12: Expand early intervention programs that target Ohio families and children in foster care. Ohio should expand and extend to all 88 counties quality programs that emphasize intervention with the whole family such as Ohio START (Sobriety, Treatment and Reducing Trauma). This is an 18-county pilot program that helps local governments offer concentrated, critical services to not only those who struggle with substance use disorder, but to their children who find themselves in foster care and are equally traumatized and damaged by opioids. Education Less Testing and More Learning Create a more equitable funding system. School funding has been and always will be a foundational element of our education system. With 608 school districts throughout Ohio, it is a challenge to design a funding system that serves the unique needs of a diverse state. However, funding is not about systems, it’s about students, and making sure these children have access to quality educational opportunities. The DeWine-Husted administration will create a more equitable funding system that directs state resources toward supportive services for children most in need. Increase Access to Technology and a 21st Century Education Incentivize shared services. Some of Ohio’s school districts want to partner with other districts on projects to save money, such as bulk purchasing, insurance, and transportation. In order to give local school districts more flexibility and local control, a DeWine-Husted administration will offer grant funding for innovative and resourceful shared service projects. Bring career and technical education into the 21st century. Ohio’s career and technical schools often train on outdated technology, in buildings that are 50 or more years old. A DeWine-Husted Administration will cut the red tape that limits the use of Ohio Facilities Construction Commission funding for career and technical schools so that Ohio can prioritize skilled learning. Additionally, the DeWine-Husted Administration will help facilitate better relationships with employers and job creators to fill in-demand jobs by leveraging the expertise and knowledge of JobsOhio. Make Ohio a leader in computer science and coding. Some Ohio schools lack qualified teachers to teach computer science and coding classes – which are important courses to prepare our kids for the future and expose them to different job opportunities. The DeWine- Husted administration will partner with Ohio’s colleges and universities to develop training and subsidize teachers to become certified computer science educators. Educators who take advantage of the training must commit to teaching at least one remote computer science course to schools who lack a computer science teacher. Add accountability for electronic schools. We are moving into a digital age where technology is rapidly improving and extending access to learning opportunities for students, especially those with unique needs and abilities. However, the ECOT abuses demonstrate the need to make digital learning services more accountable. The DeWine-Husted administration will establish a pay-for-performance model that requires course completion testing and competency before the electronic school is reimbursed. The school does not get paid unless the student receives the education the state is funding. Implement age-appropriate drug prevention education in K-12. Mike DeWine has introduced a comprehensive 12-point action plan to combat the drug epidemic, and several pieces of his plan include prevention. The DeWine-Husted administration will work with the State School Board to implement evidence- based prevention education from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. By teaching kids age-appropriate lessons that are proven to work, we can change the culture and get ahead of the next wave of drug abuse problems. Ensure every Ohio school has access to a mental health professional. Suicide has become an epidemic in our country, and some children are experiencing trauma in their home lives making school their most safe haven. The DeWine-Husted administration will ensure every Ohio school has access to a mental health professional. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to talk to our children and get them the help they need. More Vocational Education Opportunities Encourage coursework for skilled careers. The Ohio Department of Education arbitrarily limits which career and technical courses a student can count toward a high school diploma. This prohibits students from learning skills that prepare them for a 21st century career. A DeWine-Husted Administration will remove these barriers and allow students the flexibility to choose career and technical courses that meet their future goals. Extend career exposure and training opportunities to Ohio K-12 students. Too many children are faced with an opportunity gap, meaning they lack exposure to the many professions and career pathways that exist. The DeWine-Husted Administration will extend the work of the Ohio Department of Education and the Office of Workforce Transformation to educate kids about different careers so that every student understands the choices they have in life. Invest in teachers and principals. Ohio’s educators have challenging jobs. The DeWine- Husted administration recognizes these often unsung heroes and will call for a new level of respect for Ohio’s educators and school leaders. They will implement policy reforms that reflect this attitude, beginning with modernized teacher evaluation and professional development systems. The DeWine-Husted Administration will also encourage proven and diverse leaders — like second career professionals and veterans — to become involved in classrooms as teachers, mentors, and school leaders. Make College More Affordable Support lower-income Ohioans obtaining a degree. In 2005, Ohio switched from the Ohio Instructional Grant to the Ohio College Opportunity Grant for need-based aid for lower-income Ohioans. Over the years, state funding has decreased to help lower-income Ohioans pay for higher educational opportunities in our state. The DeWine-Husted Administration will increase state funding for lower-income Ohioans to attend to higher education. Tie Ohio’s higher education funding system to job attainment. While graduation is the benchmark many students and parents set as a measure of success, it’s really a good-paying career that is the ultimate goal. Ohio has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, but underemployment is estimated to be twice as much. Ohio’s colleges and universities have strong connections to local, state, and national employers and should cultivate those relationships further to ensure that students are employed when they graduate. The DeWine-Husted Administration will work with Ohio public universities to phase post-graduate job attainment into the State Share of Instruction formula to incentivize schools to connect students to jobs. Improve Ohio’s education attainment. The DeWine-Husted administration will increase access to post-secondary education through college credit plus and by working with Ohio’s public colleges and universities to embed industry recognized credentials into all eligible 2- and 4-year degree pathways BOTTOM LINE: A good education is one of the first tools we can provide to positively impact children and build a stronger future for our state. The Preparing Ohio’s Future Plan will ensure our children are spending more time learning, that they have better access to technology and vocational education opportunities, and are prepared for the in-demand jobs of the future. Additionally, the DeWine-Husted administration will make college more accessible and more affordable by guaranteeing tuition rates. These are all attainable actions that will modernize our schools and institutions and give Ohioans the competitive edge in a fast-changing world. Healthcare When he assumed office in 2011, Attorney General Mike DeWine joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare. In taking the action, DeWine cited that Obamacare was a federal overreach because it forced individuals to buy coverage or face financial penalties when filing their taxes. In 2018, Democratic Attorney Generals banded together to politicize the healthcare debate with legal filings which they say is to uphold coverage, but is actually disguised with restoring the individual mandate and the hefty tax penalty that comes with it. That is why many Attorney Generals across the country, including Attorney General Mike DeWine, have not joined these filings that would force people to buy coverage again or face penalties. In addition to supporting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, the DeWine- Husted administration will keep extended Medicaid coverage for adults and continue to reform the program, find ways to improve it for the people it serves, and make the pro- gram stronger for the future. Support a reasonable work requirement for individuals on Medicaid Expansion who are healthy and able to work. The DeWine Husted administration support a reasonable work requirement for the adults on the program who are healthy and able to work. It is important to remember that the people covered by Medicaid expansion are adults who earn up to 138% of poverty. The goal of the DeWine-Husted administration is to get these adults work-ready, if they are healthy and able to work, so that they can get into the workplace and into a better way of life. Today, there are 147,000 jobs available on OhioMeansJobs waiting to be filled. The DeWine-Husted administration will focus on connecting people who are part of the expansion population with job training programs and job opportunities that are available. Implement a Wellness Program to Improve Health Outcomes. In addition to moving people into a better life, we want to move them to a healthier life. Mike DeWine and Jon Husted will focus on the wellness of people they can effect (state government employees and adults on the Medicaid expansion population) by implementing a wellness program that delivers better results for people. They will require the Medicaid managed care plans to provide education that helps prevent health problems in the first place and improve the well-being of people in the program. The more that can be done to prevent chronic conditions, the more emergency department usage will decrease because people will get the appropriate care, and we can better control health care spending in the long-run. In August, Mike DeWine and Jon Husted announced plans to improve health outcomes and reduce the costs of health care by implementing a similar, proven program that exists at the largest healthcare system in Ohio. The program encourages participants to meet healthy benchmarks by promoting smoking cessation, health stress management and obtaining a primary care physician. Create greater transparency and drive down pharmacy costs. Currently, the state contracts with pharmacy middle-men to get us the best deal on prescription drugs, but due to the secrecy around the process, it is very difficult to know if that is actually happening. As Governor, Mike DeWine will strive to get a better deal for taxpayers by creating a more transparent process so that the public knows what these drugs really cost, are getting a fair deal, and not getting ripped off. Making our state a leader in technology INNOVATION + INVESTMENT + TALENT x ENTREPRENEURISM = PROSPERITY Innovate Ohio is about how we make state government a more effective and efficient leader in using technology to improve customer service and save tax dollars. In doing so, we make Ohio a state that attracts talent, business, and new investment. Ohio’s best tech companies and creative entrepreneurs will help modernize state and local government, improve customer service and save tax dollars – which will benefit every Ohioan. The DeWine-Husted Administration will: Create the SmartOhio Operating System and require state departments to engage in data sharing to improve the efficiency of services across state government and give the capacity to provide for predictive analytics to solve problems before they occur. Improve procurement by opening up the bidding process to encourage more participation, cheaper costs, more public accountability and integrity, better customer service and also allow local governments to benefit from state pricing. Modernize paper-to-digital records by using blockchain technology to create secure digital records and improve convenience. Things such as car titles, proof of insurance, vehicle recall notices, and license plates can all be made available as digital records to save taxpayers time, and improve our quality of life. The potential for digital records is even greater in healthcare, where government spends the most money. Government can use predictive analytics of Medicaid data as a way to improve health and wellness and allowing customers to compare prescription drug prices so they can get the best deal. Create an advisory council of Ohio business and technology leaders to advise the administration on how the state can improve customer service. This will improve the efficiency and quality of public services, saving both time and money. In addition to the suggestions from entrepreneurs, the public is encouraged to submit ideas on how the state can improve the way it delivers services at www.MikeDeWine.com/InnovateOhio. Build a first of its kind public/private partnership where the private sector can bring data sharing solutions they create into government to improve the way public services are delivered. This public/private partnership will attract innovative ideas, new investment, create jobs, and support the Ohio businesses of the future. Create a competition of ideas to support innovative research in healthcare, education, social services, criminal justice, and basic government services like licensing, permits, registrations, record-keeping and procurement. Additionally, other proposals previously been announced by the DeWine-Husted Campaign that will involve InnovateOhio include: Technology: Modernize technology in Ohio’s classrooms: Too many Ohio classrooms lack the technology that is commonplace in K-12 education today. The DeWine-Husted Administration will establish a program to modernize technology in Ohio’s classrooms, freeing our teachers to spend their time and energy on individual student needs. This will ensure that all of Ohio’s kids have access to the best technology and give them a competitive edge for the future (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/Education) Make Ohio a leader in computer science and coding: Some Ohio schools lack qualified teachers to teach computer science and coding classes – which are important courses to prepare our kids for the future and expose them to different job opportunities. The DeWine- Husted administration will partner with Ohio’s colleges and universities to develop training and subsidize teachers to become certified computer science educators. Educators who take advantage of the training must commit to teaching at least one remote computer science course to schools who lack a computer science teacher (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/Education). Design a match-making application that actually connects people seeking work to businesses who are hiring: Instead of relying on job-board style website, the DeWine- Husted administration will partner with the technology community to develop an application supported by the data on OhioMeansJobs.com that is more consumer- friendly for the modern world (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/Jobs). Expand broadband infrastructure across Ohio to make Ohio a frontrunner in mobile edge technologies: Our state cannot be tech-friendly when some people and communities don’t have access to the digital highway that allows them to participate and grow. Understanding the cost involved, the DeWine-Husted administration will work closely with the private sector to expand our broadband infrastructure (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/Jobs). Talent: Fund the completion of at least 10,000 in-demand industry certificates in order to create and recruit top-notch tech talent, with the commitment they will stay in Ohio and work. There are many quick job training programs at a cheap cost with high job- demand in Ohio. For example, a basic coding degree and a business analytics degree each could take as little as three months to complete at a cost around $600. The DeWine-Husted administration will partner with companies, technical centers and community colleges to provide easy access to job seekers and help bring awareness to these in-demand job opportunities (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/Jobs) Change Ohio law so that research done at Ohio’s universities can remain the intellectual property of the researcher, and not the institution. This move will prove Ohio is serious about attracting the best and brightest minds and creating an environment where they can thrive. As a result, Ohio will become a magnet for the most innovative researchers in the world and make our state more attractive for private research investment and entrepreneurial ventures (also see www.MikeDeWine.com/ Jobs). Investment: Establish Opportunity Zones for economically-distressed communities: Ohio has the opportunity to bring billions of dollars in private investment to help revitalize communities that need it the most. By conforming Ohio tax law to include the Opportunity Zones established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, we can provide a brighter future for thousands of Ohioans with better jobs (also, see www.MikeDeWine.com/Jobs). Early Childhood Development Improve access and increase the quality of early childhood education services High-quality early childhood education is proven to improve long-term outcomes for children. Yet, only 20% of centers are high-quality rated. The DeWine-Husted administration will raise the eligibility level for publicly funded early childhood programs for working families from 130% of the federal poverty level to 150% of the federal poverty level, which will expand access to at least 20,000 more children. Additionally, Mike DeWine will ensure all early childhood education centers are high quality. In addition to helping children, this will encourage more parental participation in the workforce. Increase home visiting services for at-risk, first time mothers to give them the tools they need to promote child development and school readiness Evidence-based home visiting services are voluntary programs that serve at-risk, first-time mothers and children up to age three in their own homes. Ohio’s programs are grossly underfunded, reaching less than 4 percent of eligible families. The DeWine-Husted administration will make state investments to triple the number of families served through home-visiting programs. These programs can help reduce infant mortality and improve school-readiness so that parents have the skills they need to help their children be healthy, happy and ready for kindergarten. Provide a mental health professional in every Ohio school Suicide has become an epidemic in our country, and some children are experiencing trauma in their home lives making school their most safe haven. The DeWine-Husted administration will ensure every Ohio school has access to a mental health professional. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to talk to our children and get them the help they need. Reform the foster care system in Ohio Ohio already provides the lowest state-share for foster care in the nation, and the opioid epidemic has forced many more children into Ohio’s foster care system. The DeWine-Husted administration will make reforming the child welfare system a top priority by initiating a top-down review of the system in Ohio, increasing the state’s investment to create a minimum standard for care and by establishing an independent ombudsmen with the authority to investigate and publish findings on complaints by foster caregivers, foster children and kin. Implement age-appropriate drug prevention education in K-12 Mike DeWine has introduced a comprehensive 12-point action plant to combat the drug epidemic, and several pieces of his plan include prevention. The DeWine-Husted administration will work with the State School Board to implement evidence-based prevention education from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. By teaching kids age-appropriate lessons that are proven to work, we can change the culture and get ahead of the next wave of drug abuse problems. Create a Director of Children’s Initiatives that will report to the Governor and coordinate children’s programs across all state agencies Currently, children’s programs are scattered among many different state agencies. As the next Governor, Mike DeWine will have in a place a Director of Children’s Initiatives, someone who will report directly to him whose sole focus will be to coordinate children’s programs across all state agencies so that they work better for the people they serve. This dedicated staff person in the Governor’s office will take on major priorities such as lead poisoning, hunger and child obesity — all while identifying ways that programs can work more efficiently for Ohio’s children. BOTTOM LINE: The failure of Ohio’s children is a tragedy for them that affects all of us. Giving our children the proper development and skills to be successful when they are young so that they don’t end up unemployed, involved in crime, using drugs, or even incarcerated, improves the quality of life for all Ohioans. With these investments and improvements, we can start to solve this problem for the sake of our entire state and its future. School Safety In an effort to keep our children and teachers safe, the DeWine-Husted administration will take a three-pronged approach to school safety. Ensure every Ohio school has access to a mental health professional. Suicide has become an epidemic in our country, and some children are experiencing trauma in their home lives making school their most safe haven. The DeWine-Husted administration will ensure every Ohio school has access to a mental health professional. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to talk to our children and get them the help they need. Leverage law enforcement data analytics to better intercept threats and prevent tragedies. Ohio has a Strategic Analysis and Information Center (known as the “Fusion Center”) that provides intelligence and threat assessments to Ohio law enforcement. The DeWine-Husted administration will equip the fusion center with current and emerging technology to analyze, investigate, and intercept any threats to Ohio’s children and schools. Augment Ohio’s background check system and robustly enforce reporting laws. More than 1,300 law enforcement agencies and courts are required to submit information into Ohio’s background check system. The DeWine-Husted administration will advance the work Mike DeWine has done as Attorney General to build a 21st century, statewide data infrastructure that will ensure we keep guns out of the hands of criminals and others who are prohibited from owning firearms. BOTTOM LINE: The goal of the DeWine-Husted administration is education excellence in every school, for every student, but this is impossible if our children and teachers are not safe. These proposals, combined with our Preparing Ohio’s Future Plan, are attainable actions for our state that will ensure our teachers and students are safe. Law Enforcement Mike DeWine’s roots are in local government, and he understands the unique needs of the men and women who put their lives on the line each day to keep our families safe. Starting as an Assistant Greene County Prosecuting Attorney, Mike DeWine first truly understood the pain and anguish of crime victims. While County Prosecutor, he slashed plea bargaining, successfully prosecuted rapists, and established a welfare fraud unit. In the U.S. Senate, Mike DeWine promoted the then-emerging DNA technology, helping to expand the national database for DNA, fingerprint, and ballistics information, so that violent offenders — no matter where they traveled — could be caught and prosecuted. As our Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine has brought much-needed leadership to the Attorney General’s Office, where he runs the state crime lab (BCI), the Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), and the Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OCIC). As Ohio’s next Governor, Mike DeWine has announced that he will ask the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) to purchase safety vests for every Ohio peace officer subject to shooting risk. The program would be similar to one already in effect at BWC in which fire departments can seek grant to purchase protective clothing for firefighters that insulates them against cancer risks from chemical at fire scenes. DeWine first became aware of this at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation when some of the vests that agents wore has been in service longer than the manufacturers recommended replacement cycle. As soon as he came aware of the problem, the Bureau immediately ordered new vests and began discussing the issue with BWC to determine if there was a way to implement a statewide program to ensure officers all over the state had access to funding to buy vests. As Attorney General, Mike DeWine has launched a number of law enforcement initiatives to focus more resources and attention to make our communities safer. State-Of-The-Art Crime Lab Supporting Law Enforcement Rape Kit Testing Initiative Law enforcement agencies submitted 13,931 cases to the Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative. Of those, they have received DNA matches in 36 percent of the cases, resulting in charges being filed against hundreds of attackers. Additionally, DNA testing has linked 300 serial offenders to 1,127 crimes. Fighting Illegal Drugs Crimes Against Children Unit Enhanced Law Enforcement Training Opportunities OPOTA instructors have taught 5,310 courses in campuses in Richfield and London since Attorney General DeWine has been in office. In addition, OPOTA instructors have taught more than 1,340 courses to 306,000 law enforcement officers at their regional training locations since 2011. In 2016, the Attorney General’s Office added a new learning platform for OPOTA courses in the form of live-streaming webcasts. With its user-friendly, interactive platform, the webcast enables OPOTA to present courses to up to 3,000 students at a time. Also, OPOTA’s Mobile Academy, which Mike DeWine created, provides free training at an agency’s doorstep. The firearms and driving courses use state-of-the-art simulators. In 2017, Attorney General DeWine unveiled OPOTA’s newest law enforcement training program — Scenario Training Equipment Program (STEP), which is a cost-effective method of bringing scenario-based training — which replicates real-world, high-stress situations — to Ohio law enforcement agencies across the state. STEP provides an inventory of training equipment that OPOTA manages like a library. To take advantage of STEP, agencies must send at least one instructor to OPOTA’s Scenario Based Training Instructor course and submit safety and lesson plans to borrow STEP equipment. STEP allows individual agencies to tailor the program to fit their individual needs. As Governor, Mike DeWine has committed to providing full funding in his budget for 40 hours of Continuing Professional Training for every law enforcement officer in Ohio.[9] |
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Noteworthy events
Regulation of e-cigarettes (2013)
On September 24, 2013, DeWine and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) co-sponsored a letter sent to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg asking the agency to regulate the advertising, ingredients, and sale of e-cigarettes.[14] In addition to DeWine and Coakley, 38 state attorneys general signed the letter.[14] DeWine recommended e-cigarettes be regulated in the same manner as other tobacco products, saying, "Unlike traditional tobacco products, there are no federal age restrictions that would prevent children from obtaining e-cigarettes, nor are there any advertising restrictions."[14]
In 2009, Congress authorized the FDA to regulate cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco. Under federal law, the FDA could expand its authority to regulate additional products including e-cigarettes, but only after issuing regulations, which had not been drafted at the time the letter was sent.[15]
In 2016, the FDA finalized a rule regulating all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, which became effective on August 8, 2016.[16]
Obama for America v. Husted (2012)
On July 17, 2012, President Barack Obama's (D) re-election campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and the Ohio Democratic Party sued DeWine and Jon Husted (R) in their respective capacities as Ohio's attorney general and secretary of state over a series of state laws changing Ohio's in-person early voting process.
During the 2012 legislative session, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bills 194 and 224 and Senate Bill 295, which were signed into law by Gov. John Kasich. Collectively, these bills changed Ohio's early voting deadlines for different types of voters. Voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voter Act (UOCAVA), a federal law defining voting rights for military personnel and other U.S. citizens living overseas, were given until the Monday before the election as an in-person early voting deadline. All other voters were given until the Friday before the election as a deadline. Before the passage of these laws, the in-person early voting deadline was the Monday before the election for all voters.[17]
Plaintiffs said the differing deadlines were arbitrary and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.[17] Defendants said the different deadlines were justified in that they enabled Ohio's polling places to compare records and prevent voters from casting more than one ballot.[18]
On August 31, 2012, U.S. District Judge Peter Economus ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. In his opinion, Economus wrote, "Restoring in-person early voting to all Ohio voters through the Monday before Election Day returns to voters the same opportunity to vote as previously conferred under Ohio law."[17] Economus ordered a preliminary injunction, compelling Ohio to extend its in-person early voting deadline to the Monday before the election for all voters.[17]
DeWine said of the ruling, “We disagree with the ruling today ... We have always allowed distinction for military voters, and to say this violates equal protection is wrong.”[18] He appealed the ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which upheld the preliminary injunction. The injunction was made permanent in 2014.[17]
Legal challenge to Affordable Care Act (2011)
On January 10, 2011, DeWine joined a multistate legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).[19] The lawsuit alleged, in part, that the portions of the law creating an individual mandate and requiring state Medicaid expansion were unconstitutional. In a letter sent to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R), DeWine wrote, "The act vastly exceeds federal powers under Article I of the Constitution; it encroaches upon the rights of Ohio citizens and greatly burdens the States."[19]
On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, but limited the federal government's authority to require states to participate in the Medicaid expansion. The court also ruled that the individual mandate did not stand under the Commerce Clause, but did fall within Congress' authority in the form of a tax.[20] On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump (R) repealed the individual mandate as part of a tax plan passed by Congress earlier in the month.[21]
Ballot measure activity
The following table details DeWine's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
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| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
| Ohio Issue 1, Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (2023) | 2023 | Opposed[22] | Approved
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| Ohio Issue 2, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2023) | 2023 | Opposed[23] | Approved
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| Ohio Issue 1, 60% Vote Requirement to Approve Constitutional Amendments Measure (2023) | 2023 | Supported[24] |  Defeated
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Personal
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DeWine and his wife Frances have eight children.[2]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fox19, "Mike DeWine (R)," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 VoteSmart, "Mike DeWine's Biography," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ Governor of Ohio website, "Governor Mike DeWine," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Company partly owned by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gets loan from federal virus aid program, AP reports," July 6, 2020
- ↑ Asheville Tourists website, "Ownership Group," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State - 2006 Republican Primary Election Results
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State - 2000 General Election Results
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mike DeWine's campaign website, “Accomplishments,” accessed February 24, 2022
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Mike DeWine's responses," April 9, 2018
- ↑ Mike DeWine for Governor, "Vision for Ohio's Future," accessed September 21, 2018
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Los Angeles Times, "FDA should regulate e-cigarettes, 40 state attorneys general say," Sept. 24, 2013
- ↑ Reuters, "UPDATE 1-State attorneys general urge FDA to regulate e-cigarettes," Sept. 25, 2013
- ↑ Food and Drug Administration website, "FDA's Deeming Regulations for E-Cigarettes, Cigars, and All Other Tobacco Products," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse, "Obama for America v. Husted," accessed May 24, 2021
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Bloomberg Businessweek, "Ohio Must Restore Three Days of Early Voting, Judge Rules," May 24, 2021
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Ohio Attorney General website, "Attorney General DeWine Authorizes Action to Challenge Constitutionality of Health Care Law," Jan. 10, 2011
- ↑ The Miami New Times, "Obamacare Ruled Constitutional by Supreme Court; Sorry, Pam Bondi," June 28, 2012
- ↑ NBC News, "Trump signs tax cut bill, first big legislative win," Dec. 22, 2017
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Gov. Mike DeWine, Catholic bishop, to help raise money in Cleveland to defeat November abortion amendment," August 17, 2023
- ↑ Sandusky Register, "DeWine says he opposes legalizing marijuana," January 15, 2022
- ↑ Cleveland.com, "Gov. Mike DeWine backs State Issue 1, making it harder to change Ohio Constitution," May 24, 2023
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