2022Final results
2022 election for Ohio Governor
Governor · Ohio
Michael DeWine (R) won with 62.4% of the vote, defeating Nan Whaley (D) by 25.0 points.
Michael DeWineRepublican · winner
62.4%2,580,424
Nan WhaleyDemocrat
37.4%1,545,489
Marshall UsherOther party
0.2%8,082
Timothy GradyOther party
0.0%574
Renea TurnerOther party
0.0%231
Craig PattonOther party
0.0%77
4,134,877 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The candidates
Michael DeWine (R)Nan Whaley (D)
Also on the ballot: Marshall Usher (Other party), 0.2%; Timothy Grady (Other party), 0.0%; Renea Turner (Other party), 0.0%; Craig Patton (Other party), 0.0%