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Mike DeWine Elected Ohio Governor

Mike DeWine
Office of Mike DeWine

Republican Mike DeWine will be the new governor for Ohio. In one of the last state races called on Tuesday, DeWine picked up 51 percent of the vote. Democratic Candidate Richard Cordray received 46 percent of the vote.

Other statewide offices have also gone to the GOP. 

Frank LaRose will replace Jon Husted as Secretary of State. Former Ohio Auditor Dave Yost steps into the role of Ohio Attorney General after defeating attorney Steve Dettelbach.  State Representatives Keith Faber and Robert Sprague will take the offices of Ohio Auditor and Treasurer respectively. 

 

Jerry began volunteering at WYSO in 1991 and hosting Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms in 1992. He joined the YSO staff in 2007 as Morning Edition Host, then All Things Considered. He's hosted Sunday morning's WYSO Weekend since 2008 and produced several radio dramas and specials . In 2009 Jerry received the Best Feature award from Public Radio News Directors Inc., and was named the 2023 winner of the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Best Anchor/News Host award. His current, heart-felt projects include the occasional series Bulletin Board Diaries, which focuses on local, old-school advertisers and small business owners. He has also returned as the co-host Alpha Rhythms.