Current Governor
Ted Strickland (D)
Summary
Governor Ted Strickland has worked across party lines to strengthen Ohio, building consensus for his agenda to improve education, create good jobs and expand health care coverage for children.
Recap
In 2006, Governor Ted Strickland secured the governorship handily against Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell with 61 percent of the vote.
State of Play
- Democrats have won the governorship, the presidential race, a Senate seat and four House seats in Ohio.
- According to the latest reports, Governor Strickland has raised nearly $1.7 million and has more than $4 million cash on hand.
Lineup
- Democrat Ted Strickland, Governor
- Republican John Kasich, former U.S. Representative
