Mike DeWine (R) wins second term as Ohio governor

FILE – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine answers reporters questions in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 6, 2022. The GOP’s focus on the makeup of state supreme courts escalated this week after a series of legal setbacks frustrated the party’s effort to redraw congressional maps in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. That prompted some leading Republicans to press the party to pay more attention to elections in November in which some supreme court justices will face voters.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

by: Karen Compton

Posted: Nov 8, 2022 / 07:40 PM EST

Updated: Nov 8, 2022 / 09:27 PM EST

COLUMBUS (WTRF) — Incumbent Mike DeWine (R) has won a second term as Ohio’s governor.

His opponent was former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley.

Ohio Election Results

He was favored in Ohio’s gubernatorial contest since winning the Republican primary in May.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wins primary

DeWine is a native of Yellow Springs, Ohio and is married to his wife, Fran DeWine. He worked in his family’s seed company the later embarked on careers in law and politics.

DeWine was previously the 50th Attorney General of Ohio and was also elected in the past by voters to serve as Greene County Prosecutor, Ohio State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senator, according to his official website.

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Gov. Mike DeWine ahead of Ohio’s gubernatorial election.