By james art 
Who will replace Ohio Governor Mike Dewen in 2027? The Ohio Governor Competition has already started with several candidates throwing their hats into the political ring.
Ohio Governor’s Race: See which candidates are running for 2026.
Here are the candidates who entered the governor race in 2026 in Ohio.
Who will replace Ohio Governor Mike Dewen in 2027? The Ohio Governor Competition has already started with several candidates throwing their hats into the political ring.
Dewine cannot run for re -election in 2026 due to the time limits. Lieutenant John Hust plans to run for Dewine’s heir, but Husted recently accepted Dewine’s appointment in the US Senate, replacing Vice President JD Vance.
The Republican primary to replace Dewine can be crowded and controversial. So far, the Democrats have one candidate, but that can change. Here are the probable contenders:
Ohio Dave Jost General Prosecutor, Republican
Ohio Dave Jost General Prosecutor, a Republican from Columbus, announced an offer for governor on January 23.
The 68 -year -old Jost has been the best lawyer for the state for six years. Previously, he worked as a state auditor, Delueer County Prosecutor and Delaware County Auditor.
As Prosecutor General, Jost is fighting for weapons restrictions and fighting for abortion restrictions. He accused the former speaker of Ohio speaker Larry host and two Akron -based useful Firstenergy leaders for a scandal for playing for play in Ohio.
Former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramadwami, Republican
Former presidential candidate and wealthy entrepreneur Vivek Ramazhai, a Republican from Upper Arlington, plans to announce a governor offer in mid -February, NBC News reported.
Ramavami, a 39-year-old native of suburban Cincinnati, has never run for public office in Ohio. However, he has the money and relations with President Donald Trump to make him immediately competitive as a Republican in the Bouquy State.
Trump eavesdrop Ramavwami and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk’s billionaire to lead the new Ministry of Government Efficiency or Dog, which is tasked with reducing regulations and costs. But Ramavwami recently left Dodge as Trump and Vance sworn.
Ohio Cashier Robert Spog, Republican
Ohio Cashier Robert Spug has made the first step to his governor’s candidacy by switching his fundraising documents.
The 51 -year -old Sprague from Findlay has been a state -owned cashier since 2019. Previously, he has been a state legislator, Findlay auditor and a city cashier. He launches Revoluresohio, which pays for successful innovative ideas such as mobile eye exams in the districts of Appalachi.
The treasurer is a less known state post than the Prosecutor General or the Secretary of State, who leads the elections across the country.
Former member of the local school council Heather Hill, Republican
Morgan County resident Heather Brazle-Hille has announced an offer to run for the governor of Ohio as a Republican.
Hill serves at the local school council of Morgan, the Habitan Board of Morgan and Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, a junior committee holiday.
Ohio’s only governor, Nancy Hollister, served for 11 days when governor George Vojinovic left his post to become a US senator in 1998. Ohio never chose a black governor. Republican Secretary of State Ken Blacwell runs unsuccessfully for work in 2006.
Former Ohio D -R -Amy Acton Health Director, Democrat
Former Ohio D -R -Amy Amy Amy Director announced his candidate as governor on January 7th.
The 58-year-old Acton from Bexley rose to her role in the response to the original months of the Covid-19 pandemic, which won her both praise and contempt. She has also worked for the Columbus Foundation and as a Professor of Public Health at Ohio State University.
Acton is the only Democrat to enter the governor’s race. Former US representative Tim Ryan is not excluding a political return, he told Youngstown Vindicator, and the top Demo of Ohio Alison Rousseau of Upper Arlington is referred to as a possible contender.
Jesse Balmert covers the state government and the USA Today Ohio Bureau policy, which serves Columbus dispatcher, Cincinnati Enquir, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations in Ohio.