9.2 Governor Mike DeWine

Mike DeWine (Republican), born January 5, 1947, is the 70th Governor of Ohio, serving since 2019. A Republican, he was Ohio’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019 and served in Congress, both in the U.S. House (1983-1991) and Senate (1995-2007). DeWine, from Yellow Springs, Ohio, graduated from Miami University and earned his law degree from Ohio Northern University. He began his career as an assistant prosecutor and then county prosecutor for Greene County. DeWine also served as Ohio’s lieutenant governor under George Voinovich. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994, he served until 2006.

Governor Mike DeWine has achieved several significant accomplishments during his tenure. One of his major achievements is securing the $20 billion Intel Semiconductor Factory project, which is expected to bring over 20,000 jobs to Ohio, marking the largest single private sector investment in the state’s history.

Governor DeWine has also made substantial investments in law enforcement and mental health services. He allocated over $274 million to support law enforcement resources and crime prevention efforts. His administration has invested $1.2 billion in student wellness and mental health programs, aiming to address these issues early and comprehensively​

He was reelected in 2022, defeating former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley by a large margin.

Much of the text in the above bio is quoted directly from the following source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_DeWine