Ohio
Ohio is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Ohio includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Laura Tomaka serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Ohio. Please contact Amanda with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Executive Branch
Governor | Mike DeWine |
Lieutenant Governor | Jon Husted |
Secretary of State | Frank LaRose |
Attorney General | David Yost |
Treasurer | Robert Sprague |
Auditor | Keith Faber |
Legislative Branch
Senate | House |
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Seats: 33 | Seats: 99 |
Democrat: 7 | Democrat: 32 |
Republican: 26 | Republican: 67 |
Average Constituency Size: 349,591 | Average Constituency Size: 116,530 |
Length of Term: Four years | Length of Term: Two years |
Term Limit: Eight consecutive years | Term Limit: Eight consecutive years |
Judicial Branch
Highest Court | Supreme Court of Ohio |
Chief Justice | Sharon L. Kennedy |
Number of Justices | 7 |
Method of Selection | Partisan primary and general election |
Method of Retention | Reelection |
This event will give participants the opportunity to explore state laws, programs and investments that support families and safely reduce foster care populations.
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