2022 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	2022 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:	Ohio
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	Gov-Mike-DeWine (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mike DeWine
Party1:	Ohio Republican Party
Running Mate1:	Jon Husted
Popular Vote1:	2,580,424
Percentage1:	62.41%
Nominee2:	Nan Whaley
Party2:	Ohio Democratic Party
Running Mate2:	Cheryl Stephens
Popular Vote2:	1,545,489
Percentage2:	37.38%
Map Size:	210px
Governor
Before Election:	Mike DeWine
Before Party:	Ohio Republican Party
After Election:	Mike DeWine
After Party:	Ohio Republican Party
Party Colour:	yes
Turnout:	52.32%^[1] 5.2pp

The 2022 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Ohio. Incumbent Republican governor Mike DeWine won re-election to a second term in a landslide, defeating Democratic nominee Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, with 62.4% of the vote.^[2] DeWine's 25-point victory marked the continuation of a trend in which every incumbent Republican governor of Ohio since 1994 has won re-election by a double-digit margin.

This was the first time since 1994 in which Trumbull and Mahoning counties have gone to the Republican candidate with over 60% of the vote. Hamilton County also voted Republican in a statewide election for the first time since Ohio's 2016 United States Senate election, which incumbent Republican Rob Portman also won by over 20 points and nearly 60% of the vote.

Republican primary

Incumbent governor Mike DeWine faced backlash from Republicans due to having implemented strict COVID-19 restrictions, such as a statewide stay at home order and mask mandates.^{[3] [4] [5]} Due to this, on April 30, 2021, farmer Joe Blystone became the first candidate to announce a primary challenge to DeWine. On June 9, former U.S. representative Jim Renacci also announced a run, later being followed up by former state representative Ron Hood.^{[6] [7] [8]} As a result, DeWine became the first incumbent Ohio governor to face a primary challenger since Jim Rhodes in 1978 and the first to have multiple challengers since Michael Disalle in 1962. Initial polling showed Renacci in the lead; however, his lead soon evaporated, as DeWine attempted to appeal to conservatives angry with his COVID-19 response by attacking President Joe Biden's policies and signing constitutional carry into law, allowing permitless carry of firearms.^{[9] [10] [11]} Incumbent governors rarely ever lose their primaries. Ultimately, DeWine prevailed in the primary election on May 3; however, he only won with a plurality of the vote, which suggests that he could have lost had his opponents not split the vote.^[12]

Candidates

Nominated

• Mike DeWine, incumbent governor of Ohio (2019–present), 50th attorney general of Ohio (2011–2019), former U.S. senator from Ohio (1995–2007), 59th lieutenant governor of Ohio, and former U.S. representative for Ohio's 7th congressional district (1983–1991)^{[13] [14]}
  • Running mate: Jon Husted, incumbent lieutenant governor of Ohio (2019–present)^[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Blystone, farmer^{[16] [17]}
  • Running mate: Jeremiah Workman, Iraq War veteran; Restaurateur Joanna Swallen, Blystone's original running mate, withdrew^{[18] [19]}
• Ron Hood, former state representative from the 78th District (2013–2020), 91st District (2005–2006), 57th District (1995–2000), and candidate for OH-15 in 2021^{[20] [21]}
  • Running mate: Candice Keller, former state representative from the 53rd District (2016–2020)
• Jim Renacci, former U.S. representative for (2011–2019) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018^{[22] [23]}
  • Running mate: Joe Knopp, Christian film producer^[24]

Declined

• Warren Davidson, U.S. representative for (2016–present) (ran for re-election)^{[25] [26]}
• Jon Husted, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–present) (ran for re-election)^[27]
• Jim Jordan, U.S. representative for (2007–present) (ran for re-election)^{[28] [29]}
• Josh Mandel, former Ohio state treasurer (2011–2019), nominee for U.S. Senate in 2012, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 (ran for U.S. Senate)^[30]
• Dave Yost, Attorney General of Ohio (2019–present) and former Ohio state auditor (2011–2019) (ran for re-election)^[31]

Polling

Graphical summary

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Joe Blystone	Mike DeWine	Ron Hood	Jim Renacci	Other	Undecided
The Trafalgar Group (R)	April 29 – May 1, 2022	1,081 (LV)	± 3.0%	19%		47%	2%	27%	–	5%
Emerson College	April 28–29, 2022	885 (LV)	± 3.2%	12%		45%	2%	30%	–	12%
Fox News	April 20–24, 2022	906 (LV)	± 3.0%	19%		43%	–	24%	1%	12%
The Trafalgar Group (R)	April 13–14, 2022	1,078 (LV)	± 3.0%	24%		40%	2%	26%	–	10%
University of Akron	February 17 – March 15, 2022	– (LV)	–	–		51%	–	23%	10%	17%
Fox News	March 2–6, 2022	918 (LV)	± 3.0%	21%		50%	–	18%	<1%	10%
Emerson College	February 25–26, 2022	410 (LV)	± 4.8%	20%		34%	0%	9%	–		36%
The Trafalgar Group (R)	February 1–4, 2022	1,066 (LV)	± 3.0%	20%		41%	–	23%	–	16%
Public Policy Polling (D)	January 25–26, 2022	626 (LV)	± 3.9%	–		38%	–	33%	–	29%
Fabrizio Lee (R)	January 11–13, 2022	800 (LV)	± 3.5%	–	38%	–		46%	–	16%
Fabrizio Lee (R)	May 2021	600 (LV)	± 4.0%	–	34%	–		42%	–	24%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

• Nan Whaley, former mayor of Dayton (2014–2022) and candidate in 2018^[32]
  • Running mate: Cheryl Stephens, Cuyahoga County Council Vice President

Eliminated in primary

• John Cranley, former mayor of Cincinnati (2013–2022) and nominee for OH-01 in 2000 and 2006^[33]
  • Running mate: Teresa Fedor, state senator from Ohio's 11th senatorial district^[34]

Withdrawn

• Ted Williams, voice-over artist^[35]

Declined

• Tim Ryan, U.S. representative for (2003–2023) and candidate for U.S. President in 2020^{[36] [37]} (ran for U.S. Senate)^[38]
• Emilia Sykes, Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives (2019–2021) and state representative (2015–2023)^[39] (ran for and was elected to the U.S. House in Ohio's 13th congressional district)

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	John Cranley	Nan Whaley	Other	Undecided
University of Akron	February 17 – March 15, 2022	– (LV)	–	18%		23%	6%		54%
Emerson College	February 25–26, 2022	313 (LV)	± 5.5%	16%	16%	–		69%
Clarity Campaign Labs (D)	January 17–19, 2022	670 (LV)	± 3.8%	20%		33%	–		48%

Results

Independents

Candidates

• Timothy Grady (write-in)^[40]
  • Running mate: Dayna Bickley
• Craig Patton (write-in)
  • Running mate: Collin Cook
• Renea Turner (write-in)
  • Running mate: Adina Pelletier
• Marshall Usher (write-in)
  • Running mate: Shannon Walker

Disqualified

• F. Patrick Cunnane
  • Running mate: Mary Cunnane
• Niel Petersen, pastor from Huber Heights^[41]
  • Running mate: Michael V Stewart

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[42]		September 29, 2022
align=left	Inside Elections^[43]		July 22, 2022
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[44]		June 2, 2022
Politico^[45]		November 3, 2022
align=left	RCP^[46]		October 20, 2022
align=left	Fox News^[47]		May 12, 2022
538^[48]		July 31, 2022
Elections Daily^[49]		November 7, 2022

Polling

Aggregate polls

Source of poll aggregation	Dates administered	Dates updated	Mike DeWine (R)	Nan Whaley (D)	Undecided	Margin
Real Clear Politics	October 7–22, 2022	October 25, 2022	55.8%	37.5%	6.7%	DeWine +18.3
FiveThirtyEight	August 16 – October 25, 2022	October 25, 2022	55.5%	36.1%	8.4%	DeWine +19.3
Average			55.6%	36.8%	7.6%	DeWine +18.8

Graphical summary

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike DeWine (R)	Nan Whaley (D)	Other	Undecided
Civiqs	November 4–7, 2022	716 (LV)	± 4.1%		53%	39%	6%	2%
Research Co.	November 4–6, 2022	450 (LV)	± 4.6%		57%	37%	–	6%
Targoz Market Research	November 2–6, 2022	505 (LV)	± 4.3%		62%	32%	5%	–
The Trafalgar Group (R)	November 3–5, 2022	1,123 (LV)	± 2.9%		59%	34%	–	8%
Data for Progress (D)	November 2–5, 2022	1,413 (LV)	± 3.0%		62%	38%	–	–
Cygnal (R)	November 1–3, 2022	1,498 (LV)	± 2.5%		56%	37%	–	7%
Remington Research Group (R)	November 1–2, 2022	1,125 (LV)	± 2.8%		58%	35%	–	7%
Emerson College	October 30 – November 1, 2022	1,000 (LV)	± 3.0%		55%	34%	5%	7%
Cygnal (R)	October 29 – November 1, 2022	1,520 (LV)	± 2.5%		56%	36%	–	8%
Cygnal (R)	October 26–30, 2022	1,510 (LV)	± 2.5%		56%	36%	–	9%
Cygnal (R)	October 24–28, 2022	1,776 (LV)	± 2.3%		56%	35%	–	9%
Cygnal (R)	October 22–26, 2022	1,817 (LV)	± 2.3%		56%	35%	–	9%
Cygnal (R)	October 20–24, 2022	1,886 (LV)	± 2.3%		55%	37%	–	8%
Baldwin Wallace University	October 20–23, 2022	1,068 (LV)	± 3.5%		57%	40%	–	3%
Cygnal (R)	October 18–22, 2022	1,547 (LV)	± 2.5%		55%	37%	–	8%
Marist College	October 17–20, 2022	1,141 (RV)	± 3.9%		53%	40%	1%	6%
	942 (LV)	± 4.3%		54%	41%	1%	3%
Cygnal (R)	October 16–20, 2022	1,540 (LV)	± 2.5%		55%	37%	–	8%
Siena College	October 14–19, 2022	644 (LV)	± 5.1%		58%	34%	3%	6%
Cygnal (R)	October 14–18, 2022	1,438 (LV)	± 2.6%		56%	35%	–	9%
Ohio Northern University/Lucid	October 11–15, 2022	668 (LV)	± 3.8%		60%	29%	1%	10%
Suffolk University	October 11–15, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%		56%	38%	1%	5%
The Trafalgar Group (R)	October 10–12, 2022	1,081 (LV)	± 2.9%		55%	37%	–	8%
Data for Progress (D)	October 7–12, 2022	1,016 (LV)	± 3.0%		57%	38%	–	5%
Cygnal (R)	October 6–8, 2022	640 (LV)	–		57%	35%	–	8%
Emerson College	October 6–7, 2022	1,000 (LV)	± 3.0%		50%	36%	6%	8%
Siena College	September 18–22, 2022	642 (LV)	± 4.4%		55%	32%	3%	10%
Baldwin Wallace University	September 12–15, 2022	855 (LV)	± 4.1%		57%	39%	–	4%
Marist College	September 12–15, 2022	1,200 (RV)	± 3.6%		55%	37%	–	8%
		1,009 (LV)	± 3.9%		55%	39%	–	6%
Emerson College	September 10–13, 2022	1000 (LV)	± 3%		50%	33%	5%	12%
Civiqs	September 10–13, 2022	780 (LV)	± 4%		44%	41%	10%	5%
Fallon Research	September 6–11, 2022	500 (RV)	± 4.3%		49%	37%	–	14%
Suffolk University	September 5–7, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%		54%	39%	–	7%
Echelon Insights	August 31 – September 7, 2022	831 (LV)	± 4.3%		54%	35%	–	11%
Survey Monkey (D)	August 31 – September 2, 2022	987 (RV)	± 3.0%		52%	31%	–	17%
		519 (LV)	± 3.0%		53%	37%	–	10%
The Trafalgar Group (R)	August 16–19, 2022	1,087 (LV)	± 2.9%		54%	38%	–	8%
Emerson College	August 15–16, 2022	925 (LV)	± 3.2%		49%	33%	8%	11%
Lake Research Partners (D)	August 4–9, 2022	600 (LV)	± 4.0%		44%	43%	8%	5%
Lake Research Partners (D)	August 3–9, 2022	600 (LV)	± 4.0%		44%	43%	7%	6%
Suffolk University	May 22–24, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%		45%	30%	11%	13%
Redfield & Wilton Strategies	August 20–24, 2021	1,200 (RV)	± 2.8%		44%	25%	10%	16%
		1,160 (LV)	± 2.9%		46%	27%	11%	16%

Mike DeWine vs. John Cranley

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike DeWine (R)	John Cranley (D)	Other	Undecided
Redfield & Wilton Strategies	August 20–24, 2021	1,200 (RV)	± 2.8%		44%	24%	10%	16%
		1,160 (LV)	± 2.9%		47%	25%	11%	15%

Results

Notes and References

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3. Web site: OPINION: Gov. Mike DeWine wants us to forget his COVID-19 lockdowns; here's why we won't. Dilgard, Lad. January 31, 2022. The Ohio Press Network. May 4, 2022. February 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213173334/https://www.theohiopressnetwork.com/news/ohio/opinion-gov-mike-dewine-wants-us-to-forget-his-covid-19-lockdowns-here-s-why/article_3b62ad4a-82d1-11ec-8777-5f5f269536cf.html. live.
4. Web site: Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel Warning. April 14, 2023.
5. Web site: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine explains why he won't issue mask mandate . wkyc.com . 2021-09-14 . 2022-05-09.
6. Web site: Blystone announces candidacy for Governor – Pomeroy Daily Sentinel. April 30, 2021. www.mydailysentinel.com. May 4, 2022. October 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020104616/https://www.mydailysentinel.com/news/62992/blystone-announces-candidacy-for-governor. live.
7. Web site: Former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci announces run for Ohio governor; challenging Gov. Mike DeWine. Jarrod. Clay. June 9, 2021. WSYX. May 4, 2022. May 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220504041255/https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/former-us-rep-jim-renacci-announces-run-for-ohio-governor-challenging-gov-mike-dewine. live.
8. Web site: Ex-state Rep. Ron Hood files to run for Ohio governor . Dispatch.com . 2022-05-09 . September 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220929071811/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/02/01/ex-state-rep-ron-hood-files-run-ohio-governor/9303667002/ . live .
9. Web site: DeWine signs Constitutional Carry bill. Erik. Martin. March 15, 2022. May 4, 2022. May 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220513122032/https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2022/03/15/dewine-signs-constitutional-carry-bill/. live.
10. Web site: Gov. Mike DeWine launches first re-election ad with statewide TV buy . cleveland.com . 2022-03-29 . 2022-05-09 . May 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504041255/https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/03/gov-mike-dewine-launches-first-re-election-ad-with-statewide-tv-buy.html . live .
11. Web site: OPINION: Gov. Mike DeWine wants us to forget his COVID-19 lockdowns; here's why we won't. Lad. Dilgard. theohiopressnetwork.com. January 31, 2022. May 4, 2022. February 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213173334/https://www.theohiopressnetwork.com/news/ohio/opinion-gov-mike-dewine-wants-us-to-forget-his-covid-19-lockdowns-here-s-why/article_3b62ad4a-82d1-11ec-8777-5f5f269536cf.html. live.
12. News: J.D. Vance Wins Republican Senate Primary in Ohio . . May 3, 2022 . 2022-05-09 . Goldmacher . Shane . Ulloa . Jazmine . July 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220711133307/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/05/03/us/ohio-indiana-primary-election . live .
13. Web site: Next up in Ohio: Can Mike DeWine, Rob Portman and other GOP incumbents sweep anew in '22?. The Columbus Dispatch. Ludlow. Randy. November 8, 2020. December 11, 2020. December 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208202004/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/08/ohio-2022-election-looms-republicans-dewine-portman-yost-larose-ballot-downtrodden-democrats/6050238002/. live.
14. Web site: Rouan. Rick. Balmert. Jessie. November 16, 2020. Trump hints at primary challenge for DeWine in tweet. The Columbus Dispatch. November 18, 2020. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118184313/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/16/trump-hints-primary-challenge-dewine-tweet/6309631002/. live.
15. News: Skalka . Liz . 2020-12-04 . DeWine tells Republicans he's definitely running for re-election . limaohio.com . AIM Media Midwest Operating . . live . 2021-05-16 . https://archive.today/20210516011113/https://www.limaohio.com/news/438834/dewine-tells-republicans-hes-definitely-running-for-re-election . May 16, 2021 . 'Jon and I are running. We have not made any secret about that,' DeWine told fellow Republicans over Zoom, and referring to his running mate, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. .
16. Web site: Blystone For Ohio Governor 2022 . 2021-09-19 . Blystone For Ohio Governor 2022.
17. Web site: Marshall, Colleen . 2021-08-22 . The Spectrum: Gubernatorial candidate seeks to break the mold; employers requiring COVID-19 vaccine . 2021-09-19 . NBC4 WCMH-TV . en-US.
18. Web site: Wang . Robert . September 16, 2021 . Mulligan's owner withdraws as candidate for lieutenant governor . 2021-09-19 . Canton Repository . en-US . September 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212611/https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2021/09/16/mulligans-owner-swallen-no-longer-running-mate-joe-blystone/8361927002/ . live .
19. Web site: Brown, Steve . January 3, 2022 . Blystone Picks Union County Marine Veteran As Running Mate . WOSU Public Media . January 16, 2022 . January 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220116224009/https://news.wosu.org/news/2022-01-03/blystone-picks-union-county-marine-veteran-as-running-mate . live .
20. Web site: Kasler, Karen . February 2, 2022 . Conservative former state reps join Republican contest for Ohio governor . February 2, 2022 . Statehouse News Bureau . February 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220202052257/https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2022-02-02/conservative-former-state-reps-join-republican-contest-for-ohio-governor . live .
21. Web site: Pelzer . Jeremy . February 1, 2022 . Ex-lawmaker Ron Hood enters GOP primary for Ohio governor . February 2, 2022 . . September 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240908041344/https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/02/ex-lawmaker-ron-hood-enters-gop-primary-for-ohio-govenror.html . live .
22. Web site: Balmert . Jessie . June 9, 2021 . Former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci announces campaign for Ohio governor, challenging incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine . 9 June 2021 . The Enquirer . June 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210610130318/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/06/09/election-2022-former-u-s-rep-jim-renacci-gives-gov-mike-dewine-primary-challenge/7486231002/ . live .
23. Web site: General Transaction Search Results – Ohio Secretary of State. www6.ohiosos.gov.
24. News: Balmert . Jessie . 2021-12-02 . Ohio governor's race: Jim Renacci announces Christian film producer as running mate in GOP primary . cincinnati.com . . December 2, 2021 . December 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203205639/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/12/02/ohio-governors-race-jim-renacci-picks-christian-filmmaker-joe-knopp-running-mate/8795209002/ . live .
25. Web site: Wartman. Scott. December 3, 2021. Mike DeWine won't have to face Warren Davidson. Congressman confirms he won't run for Ohio governor. December 3, 2021. www.cincinnati.com. The Cincinnati Enquirer. en-US. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908041409/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/03/ohio-governors-race-warren-davidson-not-challenge-mike-dewine/8856142002/. live.
26. Web site: Balmert. Jessie. March 2, 2021. Rep. Warren Davidson for governor? GOP congressman considers statewide run. The Cincinnati Enquirer. March 2, 2021. April 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412150039/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/03/02/rep-warren-davidson-governor-gop-congressman-considers-statewide-run/6884727002/. live.
27. Husted . Jon . Jon Husted . JonHusted . 1354525336692809729 . January 27, 2021 . After contemplating running for the Senate for 48 hours, I was reminded how much I enjoy the challenges of my present job... I intend to keep doing this job, run for reelection, and one day in the future, I intend to run for governor. #OHSen #OHGov https://t.co/ucBf6Kf5Oc . en . April 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210203004722/https://twitter.com/JonHusted/status/1354525336692809729 . February 3, 2021 . live.
28. Web site: Eaton. Sabrina. January 28, 2021. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan won't run for U.S. Senate next year. The Plain Dealer. January 28, 2021. May 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220515184848/https://www.cleveland.com/open/2021/01/ohio-rep-jim-jordan-wont-run-for-us-senate-next-year.html. live.
29. News: Raju. Manu. Herb. Jeremy. January 28, 2021. Jim Jordan won't run for Ohio US Senate seat in 2022. CNN. January 28, 2021. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128212231/https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/politics/jim-jordan-not-running-for-senate/index.html. live.
30. Web site: Tobias. Andrew J.. November 20, 2020. Trump tweet further complicates Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's path to re-election in 2022. The Plain Dealer. April 24, 2021. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423025501/https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/11/trump-tweet-further-complicates-ohio-gov-mike-dewines-path-to-re-election-in-2022.html. live.
31. Web site: February 1, 2021. Ohio AG Yost says he won't be running for Portman's Senate seat. WCMH-TV. February 1, 2021. May 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220511080521/https://www.nbc4i.com/news/state-news/ohio-ag-yost-says-he-wont-run-for-portmans-senate-seat/. live.
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