Jim Renacci

Ohio Gubernatorial Republican and Democratic candidates sit down with the Statehouse News Bureau to talk about pressing issues in the state.

Mike DeWine's policies on COVID-19 and the economy have taken center stage as Joe Blystone, Ron Hood, and Jim Renacci mount a primary challenge against the incumbent for the Republican nomination.

The clock is ticking for the Ohio Legislature to pass an initiated statute to keep the issue from going to the ballot this fall.

But there was robust debate among the GOP's State Central Committee members in that process

The lieutenant governor candidate is known for producing faith-based and conservative films.

Incumbents Dewine and Husted have raised the most so far with $6 million, and challenger Whaley reports $1.64 million in funding.

There are 23 Ohio counties that fall under the CDC’s new mask guidance; Kent State University is “strongly recommending” face coverings be worn by both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff and students indoors; former Northeast Ohio Congressman Jim Renacci wants the state auditor to investigate any financial support Gov. Mike DeWine may have received from Akron’s FirstEnergy; and more stories.

The former U.S. Congressman who is running for the governor in next year's GOP primary says the federal corruption scandal has made Ohio "the most corrupt state in the country."

Central Ohio farmer and business owner Joe Blystone is running for governor, joining the Republican primary challenge to Gov. Mike DeWine.

A high-profile Republican has announced his bid for governor, joining a primary against current governor Mike DeWine.