Biographical Information
Born: January 5, 1947 in Springfield
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Fran
Children: 8
Education: Ohio Northern University, JD; Miami University, BS
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Gov. (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
Attorney General (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: U.S. Senate (1995-2007); Lieutenant Governor (1991-1994); U.S. Representative (1983-1990); State Senate (1981-1982); Greene County Prosecutor (1977-1981)
Elections and Political Participation
Governor 2022
General Vote:
2,528,018 of 4,025,884 (62%)
Primary Vote:
514,374 of 1,068,817 (48%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary);
National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary);
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC (primary);
Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (primary);
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)
Governor 2018
General Vote:
2,187,619 of 4,318,094 (50%)
Primary Vote:
494,766 of 827,041 (59%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Attorney General 2014
General Vote:
1,859,617 of 3,015,410 (61%)
Primary Vote:
539,754 of 539,754 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Attorney General 2010
General Vote:
1,782,821 of 3,729,428 (47%)
Primary Vote:
677,338 of 677,338 (100%)
U.S. Senate 2006
General Vote:
1,761,037 of 4,018,406 (43%)
Primary Vote:
550,956 of 767,987 (71%)
