Public office

Governor of Ohio

Mike DeWine holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Ohio.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Ohio

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

About this office

Main duties
The governor holds Ohio's supreme executive power, must see that the laws are faithfully executed, serves as commander in chief, and fills vacancies as provided by law.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor.

Sources: Ohio Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Mike DeWine

2023-01-09 → 2027-01-11

End date is stored as the exclusive day after the source-listed expiration date.

Elections and activity

2026 United States General Election →2026 United States General Election →

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Sources

Show1 official source, last checked Aug 27, 2026.

Ohio Elected Officials Directory

Ohio county boards of elections

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Supports: Governor of Ohio office, Mike DeWine current term, Ohio executive body, Jon Husted appointed Senate term, Jon Husted source-listed term expiration

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