The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Ohio. Incumbent Republican governor Mike DeWine is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
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Republican primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Jeremiah Workman, veterans affairs claims assistant and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2022[1]
Publicly expressed interest
edit- Jon Husted, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–present) and former Ohio Secretary of State (2011–2019)[2]
- Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and candidate for president in 2024[3]
- Robert Sprague, Ohio State Treasurer (2019–present)[2]
- Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General (2019–present) and former Ohio state auditor (2011–2019)[2]
Potential
edit- Warren Davidson, U.S. representative from Ohio's 8th congressional district (2016–present)[2]
Withdrawn
edit- Matt Mayer, former director of The Buckeye Institute[4]
Endorsements
editJon Husted
- Statewide officials
- Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio (2019–present)[5]
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editPublicly expressed interest
edit- Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020)[6]
- Chris Redfern, former state representative (1999–2002, 2003–2008, 2013–2014) and former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party (2005–2014)[7]
- Allison Russo, Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives (2022–present) and nominee for Ohio's 15th congressional district in the 2021 special election[8]
Potential
edit- Sherrod Brown, U.S. senator from Ohio (2007–present)[9]
- Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Supreme Court justice (2021–present) and former Ohio Secretary of State (2007–2011)[9]
- Tim Ryan, former U.S. representative (2003–2023) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022[9]
References
edit- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (March 28, 2023). "Jeremiah Workman, Joe Blystone's 2022 running mate, launches 2026 run for governor". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Tobias, Andrew J. (January 31, 2024). "Lt. Gov. Jon Husted leads the fundraising pack among Ohio's 2026 governor hopefuls". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Walker, Jackson (September 20, 2024). "Ramaswamy floats running for Ohio governor: 'A little more inclined'". WCHS-TV. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 25, 2023). "Ohio Republican bows out of 2026 governor's race". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Balmert, Jessie (January 22, 2024). "DeWine praises lieutenant governor before 2026 race: 'Jon Husted will be a great governor'". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (August 20, 2024). "Dr. Amy Acton says she's considering a run for Ohio governor in 2026". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (August 26, 2024). "Ex-Ohio Dems Chair Chris Redfern eyes 2026 run for statewide office". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Tobias, Andrew J. (April 5, 2024). "Ohio regulators unveil more recreational marijuana rules: Capitol Letter'". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c Jordan, Jenna (May 14, 2024). "Political scientists look ahead to 2026 Ohio governor race". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 14, 2024.