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2028 Ohio Statewide General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 9, 2028
Current holder:Mike DeWine(Republican)

The 2028 Ohio Statewide General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect state officials including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, and members of the Ohio Supreme Court and State Board of Education. This election determines key executive and judicial leadership in Ohio for the 2029–2033 term.

About This Race

The 2028 Ohio Statewide General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect state officials including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, and members of the Ohio Supreme Court and State Board of Education. This election determines key executive and judicial leadership in Ohio for the 2029–2033 term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices or BMVs. Voters must present valid ID at the polls, such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport; early voting begins 28 days before Election Day and in-person voting on Election Day is from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

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Incumbent
Republican

Mike DeWine

Governor of Ohio

Biography

Incumbent Governor Mike DeWine, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, is seeking a third term in 2028. A former U.S. Senator and Attorney General, DeWine is running on a platform of economic growth, public safety, and education reform.

Campaign Website
NW
Democratic

Nan Whaley

Governor of Ohio

Biography

Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio in 2028, having previously lost to DeWine in 2022. She is campaigning on expanding healthcare access, investing in public education, and revitalizing Ohio's manufacturing and urban communities.

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