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The governor of Ohio is the head of government of Ohio [2] and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state's military forces. [3] The officeholder has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ohio General Assembly, [4] the power to convene the legislature [5] and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
Name Life dates Party Candidate Served John Kenneth Blackwell: 1948–Present: Republican: 2006 Bob Fitrakis: 1955–Present: Green: 2006 Bill Peirce: 1938–Present
The voters of the U.S. state of Ohio elect a governor for a four year term. There is a term limit of two consecutive terms as governor. Bold type indicates victor. Italic type indicates incumbent. Starting in 1978, the nominees for governor and lieutenant governor ran on a joint ticket.
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List of governors of Ohio. List of current United States governors; List of lieutenant governors of Ohio; List of United States senators from Ohio. List of current United States senators; List of United States representatives from Ohio. List of current members of the U.S. House of Representatives; United States congressional delegations from Ohio
A total of 15 current governors previously served as lieutenant governor, while 11 previously served in the United States House of Representatives. [14] The governor's office has term limits in 37 states and 4 territories; these terms are four years except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms. [9] [15]
James Allen Rhodes (September 13, 1909 – March 4, 2001) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 61st and 63rd Governor of Ohio from 1963 to 1971 and from 1975 to 1983. Rhodes was one of only seven U.S. governors to serve four four-year terms in office.
The following is a list of members of the Governor of Ohio's Cabinet. The cabinet of the Governor of Ohio includes the heads of the 26 departments of Ohio government established by statute. They inform and assist the governor in the operation of the state. Each is appointed by the governor and affirmed by the Ohio General Assembly.