Today, the elected leaders of the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee voted overwhelmingly to endorse Mike DeWine for governor.

“My campaign is about building a better future for Ohio by fighting the status quo and working to solve Ohio’s biggest issues,” said DeWine. “As governor, I will bring new, high-paying jobs and economic opportunity to all of Ohio, fight for real-world education reform, and bring an end to the opioid crisis that is killing thousands of Ohioans and holding back our economy.”

Ohio Republican Party Chairman Jane Timken released the following statement.

“Ohio’s future brightened today as the State Central Committee voted to endorse a pro-growth, pro-family candidate in Mike DeWine,” Chairman Timken said. “Mike DeWine is the right person to lead Ohio boldly into tomorrow. The Ohio Republican Party is proud to support Mike DeWine, and we look forward to his victory in November.”

In addition to Mike DeWine, the State Central Committee voted to endorse the following statewide candidates:

  • Jim Renacci – U.S. Senate
  • Dave Yost – Attorney General
  • Frank LaRose – Secretary of State
  • Robert Sprague – Treasurer of State
  • Keith Faber – Auditor of State

The committee also voted to endorse incumbent members of the U.S. House of Representatives, candidates for the Ohio Senate, candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives, and incumbent members of the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee: 

Ohio Senate:

  • SD 01 – Rob McColley
  • SD 03 – Anne Gonzales
  • SD 05 – Steve Huffman
  • SD 07 – Steve Wilson
  • SD 09 – Tom Chandler
  • SD 13 – Nathan Manning
  • SD 15 – Jordan Garcea
  • SD 17 – Bob Peterson
  • SD 19 – Andy Brenner
  • SD 25 – Bob Murphy
  • SD 27 – Kristina Roegner
  • SD 29 – Kirk Schuring
  • SD 31 – Jay Hottinger
  • SD 33 – Michael Rulli

Ohio House of Representatives:

  • HD 01 – Scott Wiggam
  • HD 02 – Mark Romanchuk
  • HD 03 – Theresa Gavarone
  • HD 04 – Bob Cupp
  • HD 05 – Tim Ginter
  • HD 07 – Tom Patton
  • HD 16 – Dave Greenspan
  • HD 23 – Laura Lanese
  • HD 27 – Tom Brinkman
  • HD 28 – Jonathan Dever
  • HD 29 – Bill Blessing, Jr.
  • HD 30 – Bill Seitz
  • HD 36 – Anthony DeVitis
  • HD 38 – Marilyn Slaby
  • HD 41 – Jim Butler
  • HD 42 – Niraj Antani
  • HD 47 – Derek Merrin
  • HD 51 – Wes Retherford
  • HD 52 – George Lang
  • HD 53 – Candice Keller
  • HD 54 – Paul Zeltwanger
  • HD 57 – Dick Stein
  • HD 62 – Scott Lipps
  • HD 65 – John Becker
  • HD 66 – Doug Green
  • HD 68 – Rick Carfagna
  • HD 69 – Steve Hambley
  • HD 70 – Darrell Kick
  • HD 71 – Scott Ryan
  • HD 72 – Larry Householder
  • HD 73 – Rick Perales
  • HD 74 – Bill Dean
  • HD 76 – Sarah LaTourette
  • HD 77 – Tim Schaffer
  • HD 78 – Ron Hood
  • HD 79 – Kyle Koehler
  • HD 81 – Jim Hoops
  • HD 82 – Craig Riedel
  • HD 85 – Nino Vitale
  • HD 87 – Riordan McClain
  • HD 88 – Bill Reineke
  • HD 89 – Steve Arndt
  • HD 92 – Gary Scherer
  • HD 93 – Ryan Smith
  • HD 94 – Jay Edwards
  • HD 97 – Brian Hill