DeWine, Beshear talk government shutdown, national guard, more
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discuss the current government shutdown, appropriate use of the national guard and more.
- Ohio’s next gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026.
- Current Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is not eligible for reelection due to term limits.
- Dr. Amy Acton is running as a Democrat, and Vivek Ramaswamy is a Republican candidate.
Ohio voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, deciding a nationally watched mayoral race in Cincinnati as well as city council, school board and local races across the state.
But one high-profile election was not on the ballot — the race for Ohio governor. However, the campaign for Ohio’s next governor is underway, with lead candidates emerging for both Democrats and Republicans even though there’s still time for others to enter the race.
So when will Ohio voters head to the polls to choose the next governor? Is Gov. Mike DeWine up for reelection? Here’s what to know.
When do we vote for governor in Ohio?
While Virginia and New Jersey elected their next governors on Nov. 4, Ohio voters need to wait until 2026.
The political parties will choose their candidates during Ohio’s primary election on May 5, 2026. The victors will head to the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
Who is running for governor in Ohio? Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy campaigning
So far, the candidates include Dr. Amy Acton running as a Democrat, with another Democrat, Tim Ryan, mulling a run, and Vivek Ramaswamy as a Republican candidate.
When is Mike DeWine up for reelection?
He’s not. According to Ohio law, governors are limited to two terms. DeWine was elected governor in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He is not up for reelection and will finish his second four-year term in 2026.
