2018 Ohio gubernatorial election#Democratic primary

• Mike DeWine, Ohio attorney general, former U.S. senator, former lieutenant governor of Ohio, and former U.S. representative{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/breaking-news/dewine-confirms-run-for-governor-in-2018/nrTbf/|title=DeWine confirms run for governor in 2018|work=Dayton Daily News|last=Garbe|first=Will|date=May 26, 2016|access-date=May 26, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/mike_dewine_enters_gop_race_fo.html|title=Mike DeWine enters GOP race for Ohio governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=June 25, 2017|access-date=June 28, 2017}}
• Running mate: Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State and former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/11/jon_husted_ends_campaign_for_o.html|title=Jon Husted officially ends campaign for Ohio governor, becomes Mike DeWine's running mate|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=November 30, 2017|access-date=December 1, 2017}}

• Mary Taylor, lieutenant governor of Ohio{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/02/mary_taylor_for_governor_launc.html|title=Mary Taylor for Governor launches|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=February 23, 2017|access-date=February 25, 2017}}
• Running mate: Nathan Estruth, businessman{{cite web|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/09/ohio-governors-race-mary-taylor-pick-former-p-g-executive-her-running-mate/1013140001/|title=Ohio governor's race: Mary Taylor to pick former P&G executive as her running mate|date=January 9, 2018|website=Cincinnati.com|access-date=January 10, 2018}}

• Jon A. Husted, Ohio Secretary of State (running for lieutenant governor){{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/05/jon_husted_becomes_latest_repu.html|title=Jon Husted becomes latest Republican to enter Ohio governor's race|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Tobias|first=Andrew J.|date=May 7, 2017|access-date=May 7, 2017}}
• Jim Renacci, U.S. representative (running for the U.S. Senate){{Cite news|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/368416-gop-rep-jim-renacci-announces-ohio-senate-bid/|title=GOP Rep. Jim Renacci announces Ohio Senate bid|last=Seipel|first=Brooke|date=2018-01-11|work=The Hill|access-date=2018-01-11}}
• Running mate: Amy Murray, Cincinnati councilwoman

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Notable individuals

• Zachary Hall, chairman of the Lucas County Teenage Republicans{{cite web|url=https://www.gibbonsforohio.com/single-post/2017/11/30/ICYMI-Lucas-County-Teenage-Republicans-Endorse-Mike-Gibbons/|title=Gibbons For Ohio – United States Senate|website=Gibbons For Ohio – United States Senate|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-date=8 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208070716/https://www.gibbonsforohio.com/single-post/2017/11/30/ICYMI-Lucas-County-Teenage-Republicans-Endorse-Mike-Gibbons/|url-status=dead}}
• Julie Jakmides, Alliance councilwoman{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/974363447197659136|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• David Johnson, chair of the Columbiana County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/02/key_ohio_republican_activist_c.html|title=Key Ohio Republican activist calls for party to rally around Mike DeWine for governor in 2018|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=February 9, 2017|access-date=May 12, 2017}}
• Richard K. Jones, Butler County sheriff{{cite news|url=http://www.journal-news.com/news/butler-county-sheriff-endorses-dewine-for-governor/TTQnrh55tPrBdj9zIfg1PL/|title=Butler County sheriff endorses DeWine for governor, and they talked about ... something|last=Pitman|first=Michael|work=Toledo Blade|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Dave Levacy, Fairfield County commissioner{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/978280117884645376|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Amy Murray, Cincinnati City Council member{{cite news|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2018/01/16/Former-Renacci-running-mate-endorses-DeWine.html|title=Former Renacci running mate endorses DeWine|work=Toledo Blade|date=January 16, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Gerard Neugebauer, Green mayor{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/943585270745661443|title=Very pleased to receive the endorsement of Green Mayor Gerard Neugebauer. @JonHusted and I are happy to have such strong support in NE Ohio!|work=Twitter|author=@DeWineHustedOH}}
• Rick Santorum, former United States senator from Pennsylvania and candidate for president of the United States in 2012 and 2016{{cite web|url=http://www.dailycall.com/news/29816/santorum-endorses-ag-dewine-for-governor|title=Daily Call, Piqua OH - www.dailycall.com|website=www.DailyCall.com|access-date=December 4, 2017|date=2017-10-19|archive-date=2017-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021111830/http://www.dailycall.com/news/29816/santorum-endorses-ag-dewine-for-governor|url-status=dead}}

U.S. representatives

• Steve Stivers (OH-15){{cite news|url=http://myemail.constantcontact.com/RELEASE--Reps--Stivers-and-Turner-endorse-Mike-DeWine-for-Governor.html?soid=1128216639900&aid=a9LJ9IxujSE|title=Congressman Steve Stivers and Congressman Mike Turner endorse Mike DeWine for Governor|work=DeWine Husted for Ohio|date=February 8, 2018|access-date=February 8, 2018}}
• Mike Turner (OH-10)

State senators

• Kevin Bacon
• Troy Balderson
• Bill Beagle
• David Burke
• Matt Dolan
• John Eklund
• Randy Gardner (Majority Leader)
• Bob Hackett
• Frank Hoagland
• Jay Hottinger
• Stephanie Kunze
• Peggy Lehner
• Gayle Manning (Majority Whip)
• Rob McColley
• Larry Obhof (president){{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180112/ohio-senate-president-endorses-dewine-for-governor|title=Ohio Senate president endorses DeWine for governor|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Ludlow|first=Randy|date=January 12, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Scott Oelslager
• Bob Peterson (president pro tempore){{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180118/three-fourths-of-ohio-senate-republicans-endorse-dewine|title=Three-fourths of Ohio Senate Republicans endorse DeWine|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Ludlow|first=Randy|date=January 18, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Joe Uecker

State representatives

• Sarah LaTourette (Assistant Majority Leader)
• Tom Patton (Majority Whip)
• Bill Reineke (Assistant Majority Whip)
• Cliff Rosenberger (Speaker){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/966041779811377153|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Gary Scherer{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/03/ohio_legislator_un-endorses_ma.html|title=Ohio legislator un-endorses Mary Taylor for governor, citing her criticism of fellow Republicans|access-date=21 May 2018|date=2018-03-09}}
• Kirk Schuring (Speaker pro tempore)

County parties

• Adams County Republican Party{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/968867488585998337|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Belmont County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2017/11/21/morgan-county-republicans-endorse-dewine/107905100/|title=Morgan County Republicans endorse DeWine|work=Zanesville Times Recorder|date=November 21, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2017}}
• Brown County Republican Party
• Clinton County Republican Party
• Columbiana County Republican Party{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MikeDeWine/photos/a.208785902234.130461.51763052234/10156006754227235/?type=3&theater|title=Mike DeWine|website=www.Facebook.com|access-date=January 4, 2018}}
• Cuyahoga County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/965314511707213824|title=It's official, the @CuyahogaGOP endorses @MikeDeWine and @JonHusted for Governor and Lt. Governor!|work=Twitter|author=@DeWineHustedOH}}
• Franklin County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://stagenc.build.dispatch.com/news/20171206/newcomer-gibbons-upsets-mandel-for-franklin-county-gop-nod|title=Newcomer Gibbons upsets Mandel for Franklin County GOP nod|work=stagenc.build.dispatch.com|last=Woods|first=Jim|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=January 21, 2018|archive-date=January 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122072757/http://stagenc.build.dispatch.com/news/20171206/newcomer-gibbons-upsets-mandel-for-franklin-county-gop-nod|url-status=dead}}
• Fulton County Republican Party
• Greene County Republican Party
• Highland County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/MikeDeWine/status/956230321455890434|title=Great to see another county supporting @JonHusted and me for governor. Thanks for your support Highland County!|work=Twitter|author=Mike DeWine}}
• Holmes County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://www.facebook.com/MikeDeWine/posts/10156162795042235|title=Holmes County becomes the latest county party to endorse the DeWine Husted team!|work=Facebook|author=Mike DeWine}}
• Knox County Republican Party
• Lucas County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20171003/lucas-county-gop-endorses-dewine-for-governor|title=Lucas County GOP endorses DeWine for governor|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Ludlow|first=Randy|date=October 3, 2017|access-date=October 8, 2017}}
• Mahoning County Republican Party
• Montgomery County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://myemail.constantcontact.com/RELEASE--Montgomery-and-Preble-County-Republican-Parties-Endorse-DeWine-for-Governor.html?soid=1128216639900&aid=wMYp-YwqsOY|title=Montgomery and Preble County Republican Parties Endorse Mike DeWine for Governor|work=DeWine Husted for Ohio|date=February 7, 2018|access-date=February 8, 2018}}
• Morgan County Republican Party
• Perry County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/954380669299363842|title=RELEASE: Perry County Republican Party unanimously endorses DeWine for Governor|work=Twitter|author=@DeWineHustedOH|date=January 19, 2018}}
• Pike County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://www.newswatchman.com/news/article_8e894dbe-1470-5b34-9c13-bacbeb4f8542.html|title=Pike County Republican Party endorses Mike DeWine for governor|work=newswatchman.com|date=January 15, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Preble County Republican Party
• Scioto County Republican Party{{cite news|url=https://www.facebook.com/MikeDeWine/posts/10156115937287235|title=Happy to announce that we received the unanimous endorsement of the Scioto County Republican Party!|work=Facebook|author=Mike DeWine|date=January 11, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2018}}
• Summit County Republican Party{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/11/summit_county_republican_party.html|title=Summit County Republican Party endorses Mike DeWine for governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Remington|first=Kaylee|date=November 18, 2017|access-date=November 22, 2017}}

State parties

• Ohio Republican Party{{cite web|url=https://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-gop-endorses-mike-dewine-governors-race|title=Ohio GOP endorses Mike DeWine in governor's race|date=9 February 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209211039/https://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-gop-endorses-mike-dewine-governors-race|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• Buckeye Firearms Association{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/02/republican_governor_candidates.html|title=Republican governor candidates Mike DeWine and Mary Taylor announce dueling endorsements from gun-rights groups|work=The Plain Dealer|author=Andrew J. Tobias|date=February 7, 2018|access-date=February 7, 2018}}

Newspapers

• Akron Beacon Journal{{cite news|url=https://www.ohio.com/akron/editorial/editorials/beacon-journal-ohio-com-editorial-board-ready-for-the-governors-office-richard-cordray-and-mike-dewine|title=Beacon Journal/Ohio.com editorial board: Ready for the governor's office, Richard Cordray and Mike Dewine|work=Akron Beacon Journal|date=April 21, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2018}}
• The Plain Dealer{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/04/mike_dewine_in_the_republican.html|title=Mike DeWine in the Republican primary for Ohio governor: endorsement editorial|work=The Plain Dealer|author=Editorial Board|date=April 15, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2018}}

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Organizations

• Asian American GOP Coalition{{cite web|url=https://www.renacciforohiofirst.com/icymi-asian-american-gop-coalition-endorses-renacci-governor/|title=Asian American GOP Coalition Endorses Renacci for Governor|date=31 August 2017|access-date=5 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905185221/https://www.renacciforohiofirst.com/icymi-asian-american-gop-coalition-endorses-renacci-governor/|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Bikers for Trump{{cite news|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/henrygomez/pro-trump-groups-take-a-stand-in-ohios-crowded-race-for|title=Pro-Trump Groups Take A Stand In Ohio's Crowded Race for Governor|work=BuzzFeed|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=June 3, 2017|access-date=June 3, 2017}}
• Citizens for Trump

Notable individuals

• Corey Lewandowski, former campaign manager of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign{{cite news|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/henrygomez/corey-lewandowski-to-raise-money-for-pro-trump-ohio|title=Corey Lewandowski To Raise Money For Pro-Trump Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate|work=BuzzFeed|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=July 26, 2017|access-date=December 5, 2017}}

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U.S. senators

• Ted Cruz, U.S. senator (R-TX){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10155298018751781/?type=3&theater|title=Mary Taylor|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Steve Daines, U.S. senator (R-MT){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MaryTaylorOH/status/970722059184689152|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Mike Lee, U.S. senator (R-UT){{cite news |url= https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/971170226585853952 |title= Mike Lee : "Lt. Governor Mary Taylor" |access-date= 2018-03-11 |archive-date= 2018-03-11 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180311202508/https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/971170226585853952 |url-status= dead }}
• Rand Paul, U.S. senator (R-KY){{cite web|url=https://toledoblade.typepad.com/bladeslices/2018/04/mary-taylor-claims-endorsement-of-rand-paul.html|title=Mary Taylor claims endorsement of Rand Paul|website=Blade Slices|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502065042/http://toledoblade.typepad.com/bladeslices/2018/04/mary-taylor-claims-endorsement-of-rand-paul.html|archive-date=2 May 2018|url-status=dead}}

Governors

• John Kasich, Ohio governor and 2016 presidential candidate{{cite news |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/kasich-says-backs-taylor-for-governor/jh0138YEVdUf01KkK4uVhL |title= Kasich says he backs Taylor for governor in '18 |work=Dayton Daily News |last=Bischoff |first= Laura |date= February 10, 2017 |access-date= February 25, 2017}}

Lieutenant governors

• Billy Nungesser, lieutenant governor of Louisiana

Statewide officials

• Ken Blackwell, former secretary of state of Ohio{{cite web|url=http://www.news-herald.com/article/HR/20180123/NEWS/180129813|title=Ken Blackwell endorses Mary Taylor for Ohio governor|access-date=21 May 2018}}

Notable individuals

• Michele Bachmann, former U.S. representative from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District{{cite news |title= Taylor: I am the true conservative |url= http://www.delgazette.com/news/67001/taylor-i-am-the-true-conservative}}
• Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, former lieutenant governor of Arkansas{{cite web|url=http://www.whbc.com/can-mary-taylor-pull-off-the-upset/|title=Can Mary Taylor Pull Off the Upset? – News-Talk 1480 WHBC|date=2 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-date=3 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503113159/http://www.whbc.com/can-mary-taylor-pull-off-the-upset/|url-status=dead}}
• Seth Morgan, former Ohio state representative{{cite web|url=http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Seth-Morgan-Endorses-Mary-Taylor-for-Governor.html?soid=1101254124962&aid=w6D03QO7yJ8 |title=Seth Morgan Endorses Mary Taylor for Governor |publisher=Myemail.constantcontact.com |date=2018-01-10 |access-date=2018-05-21}}

State senators

• Louis Terhar{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10154643880031781/?type=3&theater |title= Mary Taylor |website= www.facebook.com}}

State representatives

• Tom Brinkman{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10154656237576781/?type=3&theater|title=Mary Taylor|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Mark Romanchuk{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10154601766651781/?type=3&theater|title=Mary Taylor|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Bill Seitz{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10154630474591781/?type=3&theater|title=Mary Taylor|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Andy Thompson{{cite news|url=https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2017/07/thompson-endorses-taylor-for-ohio-gubernatorial-race/ |title=Thompson endorses Taylor for Ohio gubernatorial race |work=The Parkersburg News and Sentinel |last=Patterson |first=Janelle |date=July 25, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2017}}

County parties

• Miami County Republican Party{{cite web|url=https://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/taylor-snags-miami-county-gop-endorsement-over-dewine/RhxS4fcYhED6U2J9orqy1I/|title=Taylor snags Miami County GOP endorsement over DeWine|access-date=21 May 2018}}

Party leaders

• Matt Gilmore, chair of Mercer County Republican Party{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MaryTaylorOH/photos/a.10150097450706781.277804.45747601780/10154604376171781/?type=3&theater|title=Mary Taylor|website=www.facebook.com}}

Organizations

• Family Research Council{{cite web|url=https://www.frcaction.org/get.cfm?i=PR18E02|title=FRC Action PAC|website=www.frcaction.org|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Ohio Tea Party
• Ohioans for Concealed Carry
• Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio{{cite web|url=https://www.rlcoh.org/blog/republican-liberty-caucus-of-ohio-rlcoh-recommends-taylor-in-ohio-gubernatorial-primary|title=Ohio Republican Party – Ohio – Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio|website=Ohio Republican Party – Ohio – Republican Liberty Caucus of Ohio|access-date=21 May 2018|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403051357/https://www.rlcoh.org/blog/republican-liberty-caucus-of-ohio-rlcoh-recommends-taylor-in-ohio-gubernatorial-primary|url-status=dead}}
• Totally Engaged Americans{{cite web|url=http://totallyengagedamericans.org|title=Totally Engaged Americans®|website=totallyengagedamericans.org|access-date=21 May 2018}}

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| candidate = Mike DeWine

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| votes = 494,766

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| votes = 332,273

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• Richard Cordray, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, former Ohio attorney general, former Ohio state treasurer, nominee for OH-15 in 1992, nominee for attorney general in 1998 and 2010, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2000{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/12/richard_cordray_to_enter_gover.html|title=Richard Cordray to enter governor's race Tuesday|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Richardson|first=Seth A.|date=December 4, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/05/ex-ohio-ag-cfpb-leader-rich-cordray-announces-run-ohio-governor/922430001/|title=Ex-Ohio AG, CFPB leader Richard Cordray announces run for Ohio governor|work=The Cincinnati Enquirer|last=Balmert|first=Jessie|date=December 5, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}
• Running mate: Betty Sutton, former U.S. representative{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/betty_sutton_to_become_richard.html|title=Betty Sutton to become Richard Cordray's running mate in Ohio governor's race, AP reports|website=Cleveland.com|date=January 2018|access-date=January 10, 2018}}

• Larry Ealy, former male stripper and candidate for governor in 2014{{Cite news|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/former-male-stripper-from-dayton-makes-another-run-for-ohio-governor/QjQioc19OdjLNrbdFUgXiI/|title=Former male stripper from Dayton makes another run for Ohio governor|work=daytondailynews|access-date=2018-02-13}}
• Running mate: Jeffrey Lynn
• Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. representative, former mayor of Cleveland, candidate for secretary of state in 1982, and candidate for president of the United States in 2004 and 2008{{cite news|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dennis-kucinich-running-for-ohio-governor-against-other-democrats/8lNjACdgNqcQBzMoEGK13I/|title=Dennis Kucinich is running for Ohio governor against 6 other Democrats|publisher=Dayton Daily News|author=Laura A. Bischoff|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2018|archive-date=January 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112034110/http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dennis-kucinich-running-for-ohio-governor-against-other-democrats/8lNjACdgNqcQBzMoEGK13I/|url-status=dead}}
• Running mate: Tara Samples, Akron city councilwoman{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/dennis_kucinich_chooses_akron.html|title=Dennis Kucinich chooses Akron city councilwoman as running mate|work=cleveland.com|last=Richardson|first=Seth|date=January 19, 2018}}
• Bill O'Neill, Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and nominee for OH-14 in 2008 and 2010{{Cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20171029/democratic-justice-joins-race-for-governor-kasich-will-pick-replacement|title=Democratic justice joins race for governor; Kasich will pick replacement|last=Schladen|first=Marty|work=The Columbus Dispatch|access-date=October 29, 2017}}
• Running mate: Chantelle Lewis, elementary school principal and former East Cleveland City councilwoman{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/democrat_bill_oneill_chooses_l.html|title=Democrat Bill O'Neill chooses Lorain principal Chantelle Lewis as his running mate|work=cleveland.com|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=January 9, 2018}}
• Paul Ray{{Cite news|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/02/07/what-you-see-ballot-year-five-takeaways-filing-day/314690002/|title=Dusty Rhodes has a serious opponent and other takeaways from Ohio election filing day|work=Cincinnati.com|access-date=2018-02-13|language=en}}
• Running mate: Jerry Schroeder
• Joe Schiavoni, state senator and former Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/joe_schiavoni_makes_run_for_go.html|title=Joe Schiavoni makes run for governor official|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Gomez|first=Henry J.|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=March 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170301/joe-schiavoni-running-for-governor-says-hes-in-it-to-win-it|title=Joe Schiavoni running for governor, says he's 'in it to win it'|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last1=Rowland|first1=Darrel|last2=Ludlow|first2=Randy|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=March 3, 2017}}
• Running mate: Stephanie Dodd, State Board of Education member{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/joe_schiavoni_picks_state_boar.html|title=Joe Schiavoni picks state board of education member as running mate|date=January 2018|website=Cleveland.com|access-date=January 4, 2018}}

• Jon Heavey, physician{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/02/jon_heavey_says_he_will_challe.html |title=Jon Heavey says he will challenge decision to keep him off governor's ballot |publisher=Cleveland.com|date=2018-02-22}}
• Dave Kiefer, former Wayne County Commissioner and Republican candidate for state representative in 2016{{cite news|publisher=The Vindicator|title=One-legged former county commissioner announces run for Ohio governor|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/mar/09/one-legged-former-county-commissioner-announces-ru/|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 10, 2017|archive-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309213248/http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/mar/09/one-legged-former-county-commissioner-announces-ru/|url-status=dead}}

• Connie Pillich, former state representative and nominee for Ohio state treasurer in 2014{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/connie_pillich_enters_race_for.html|title=Former lawmaker Connie Pillich enters race for Ohio governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=April 14, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/democrat-connie-pillich-announces-shes-running-for-governor|title=Democrat Connie Pillich announces she's running for governor|last=White|first=Chris|work=WSYX|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=March 13, 2017}} (endorsed Richard Cordray){{cite web |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/02/13/connie-pillich-ends-gubernatorial-bid-and-endorses-cordray-sole-female-democrat-race-wanted-break-ol/333509002/ |title=Connie Pillich to end gubernatorial bid; endorse Cordray. Was the lone female Democrat in the race |last=Balmert |first=Jessie |date=February 13, 2018 |website=Cincinnati.com |access-date=February 13, 2018}}
• Running mate: Scott Schertzer, mayor of Marion, OH
• Betty Sutton, former U.S. representative (running for lieutenant governor)
• Nan Whaley, mayor of Dayton{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/nan_whaley_to_drop_out_of_ohio.html|title=Nan Whaley to drop out of Ohio governor's race Friday|work=cleveland.com|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}} (endorsed Richard Cordray)

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U.S. senators

• Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20171206/sen-elizabeth-warren-valerie-jarrett-endorse-cordray-for-governor|title=Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Valerie Jarrett endorse Cordray for governor|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Schladen|first=Marty|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 6, 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/12/national_figures_--_including.html|title=Richard Cordray is getting a boost from Elizabeth Warren, other national figures|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Richardson|first=Seth A.|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}

U.S. representatives

• Steve Driehaus, former U.S. representative from Ohio{{cite tweet|user=RichCordray|author=Rich Cordray|number=938442558388277254|date=6 December 2017|title=High-energy event just now. Sparkling young officeholders from @HamiltonCntyOH @PGSittenfeld and @AftabPureval, bot…|access-date=January 4, 2018}}
• Marcia Fudge, U.S representative from Ohio{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/marcia_fudge_backs_richard_cor.html|title=Marcia Fudge backs Richard Cordray for governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Richardson|first=Seth A.|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}
• Marcy Kaptur, U.S. representative from Ohio{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/03/marcy_kaptur_endorses_richard.html|title=Marcy Kaptur endorses Richard Cordray for governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Richardson|first=Seth A.|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}

Governors

• Ted Strickland, former governor of Ohio{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/04/former_gov_ted_strickland_lays.html|title=Former Gov. Ted Strickland lays into Dennis Kucinich for $20k speech payment from pro-Syrian government group|work=The Plain Dealer|date=April 18, 2018|access-date=April 18, 2018}}

State representatives

• Peter Lawson Jones (former)
• Matt Lundy (former)
• Connie Pillich (former), nominee for Ohio State Treasurer in 2014, candidate for governor in 2018
• Stephen Slesnick (former)
• Fred Strahorn, Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives{{cite tweet|user=RichCordray|author=Rich Cordray|number=938469439917486081|date=6 December 2017|title=Outstanding event – Old Courthouse in Dayton where Lincoln once spoke. Grateful to @RepFredStrahorn and Willis Blac…|access-date=January 4, 2018}}

Mayors

• Richard Bain, Pepper Pike{{cite news|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/04/24/frank-jackson-armond-budish-endorse-richard-cordray-for-governor|title=Frank Jackson, Armond Budish Endorse Richard Cordray for Governor|work=Cleveland Scene|last=Allard|first=Sam|date=April 24, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018}}
• Annette Blackwell, Maple Heights
• John Cranley, Cincinnati{{Cite news|url=http://www.wfmj.com/story/37384938/ohio-democrat-cordray-gets-cincinnati-mayors-governor-nod|title=Ohio Democrat Cordray gets Cincinnati mayor's governor nod|work=WFMJ|date=January 30, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018}}
• Tim DeGeeter, Parma
• Dean DePiero, Parma (former)
• Carty Finkbeiner, Toledo (former)
• Michael Gammella, Brook Park
• Andrew Ginther, Columbus{{Cite news|url=http://www.radio.wosu.org/post/cordray-scores-governor-race-endorsement-columbus-mayor-ginther#stream/0|title=Cordray Scores Governor Race Endorsement From Columbus Mayor Ginther|last=Brown|first=Steve|work=WOSU-FM|date=March 1, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712152647/http://radio.wosu.org/post/cordray-scores-governor-race-endorsement-columbus-mayor-ginther#stream/0|archive-date=July 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Frank G. Jackson, Cleveland
• Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo{{Cite news|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2018/04/26/Mayor-Kapszukiewicz-endorses-Richard-Cordray-for-governor.html|title=Mayor Kapszukiewicz endorses Richard Cordray for governor|last=Elms|first=Sarah|work=The Blade|date=April 26, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018}}
• Chase Ritenauer, Lorain
• Carol Roe, Cleveland Heights
• Don Walters, Cuyahoga Falls
• Nan Whaley, Dayton{{Cite news|url=https://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2018/01/democrat_nan_whaley_drops_out.html|title=Democrat Nan Whaley drops out of the governor's race, endorses Richard Cordray|last=Richardson|first=Seth A.|work=The Plain Dealer|date=January 12, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018}}

City council members

• Kevin Bishop, Cleveland
• Anthony Brancatelli, Cleveland
• Phyllis Cleveland, Cleveland
• Paul Colavecchio, Cuyahoga Falls
• Kevin Conwell, Cleveland
• Jeff Fusco, Akron
• Anthony Hairston, Cleveland
• Basheer Jones, Cleveland
• Brian Kazy, Cleveland
• Martin Keane, Cleveland
• Kevin Kelley, Cleveland
• Kerry McCormack, Cleveland
• Mary Nichols-Rhodes, Cuyahoga Falls
• P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati
• Margo Somerville, Akron
• Matt Zone, Cleveland

County officials

• Dallas Baldwin, Franklin County sheriff
• Steve Barry, Summit County sheriff
• Willis Blackshear, Montgomery County recorder
• Armond Budish, County Executive of Cuyahoga County, Ohio; former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
• John Donofrio, Summit County treasurer (former)
• John Ferraro, Stark County prosecutor
• Ted Kalo, Lorain County commissioner
• Lori Kokoski, Lorain County commissioner
• Sandra Kurt, Summit County clerk
• Judy Nedwick, Lorain County recorder
• Tom Orlando, Lorain County clerk
• Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County clerk{{cite news|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/12/06/two-of-cincinnati-s-rising-democratic-stars-back.html|title=Two of Cincinnati's rising Democratic stars back Cordray in governor's race|work=Cincinnati Business Courier|last=Wetterich|first=Chris|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017}}
• Sherri Bevan Walsh, Summit County prosecuting attorney
• Dennis Will, Lorain County prosecutor

Labor unions

• AFL–CIO{{cite news|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2018/03/06/Cordray-wins-backing-of-big-labor.html|title=Cordray wins backing of big labor|work=The Blade|last=Provance|first=Jim|date=March 6, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}
• OFT – Ohio Federation of Teachers
• Ohio State Association Union of Plumbers and Pipefitters
• SEIU – Service Employees International Union{{cite news|url=http://www.seiu1199.org/ohios-working-families-need-richard-corday-as-governor/|title=Ohio's Working Families Need Richard Cordray As Governor|work=SEIU District 1199|last=Caldwell|first=Anthony|date=April 23, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717124902/http://www.seiu1199.org/ohios-working-families-need-richard-corday-as-governor/|archive-date=July 17, 2018|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• Franklin County Democratic Party{{Cite news|url=https://www.dispatch.com/news/20180329/franklin-county-democrats-endorse-cordray-for-governor%3ftemplate=ampart|title=Franklin County Democrats endorse Cordray for governor|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Schladen|first=Marty|date=March 29, 2018|access-date=August 23, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406083729/http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180329/franklin-county-democrats-endorse-cordray-for-governor?template=ampart|url-status=dead}}
• Lorain County Democratic Party
• NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio{{Cite news|url=https://prochoiceohio.org/2018-endorsements/|title=2018 Endorsements|work=NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-date=July 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717125212/https://prochoiceohio.org/2018-endorsements/|url-status=dead}}
• Ohio Legislative Black Caucus{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180419/cordray-gets-legislative-black-caucus-endorsement|title=Cordray gets Legislative Black Caucus endorsement|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Siegel|first=Jim|date=April 19, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018}}
• Students for Gun Legislation

Individuals

• Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama
• Jerry Springer, talk show host, former mayor of Cincinnati, nominee for OH-02 in 1970 and candidate for governor in 1982
• Mary Ellen Withrow, former U.S. treasurer

Newspapers

• Akron Beacon Journal
• Kenyon Collegian{{cite news|url=https://kenyoncollegian.com/opinion/2018/04/neverkucinich-a-time-for-ohio-democrats-to-take-a-stand/|title=#NeverKucinich: A time for Ohio Democrats to take a stand|work=Kenyon Collegian|date=April 26, 2018|access-date=April 27, 2018}}
• The Vindicator{{cite news|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/apr/29/cordray-is-obvious-choice-in-dem-race-fo/|title=Cordray is obvious choice in Dem race for Governor|work=The Vindicator|date=April 29, 2018|access-date=April 30, 2018|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501004858/http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/apr/29/cordray-is-obvious-choice-in-dem-race-fo/|url-status=dead}}

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Organizations

• Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus
• National Nurses United{{cite web|title=Nurses' Union Endorses Dennis Kucinich for Ohio Gov., Welcomes His Health Care Plan for the State|url=https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-union-endorses-dennis-kucinich-ohio-gov-welcomes-his-health-care-plan-state|website=National Nurses United|access-date=April 30, 2018|date=2018-04-30}}
• Our Revolution, progressive organization started from Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign

Governors

• Jesse Ventura, former governor of Minnesota{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GovJVentura/status/965796677289259009|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}

U.S. representatives

• Alan Grayson (former){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/alan-grayson/the-one-percents-least-favorite-word/1763463997009905/|title=The One Percent's Least-Favorite Word|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Tulsi Gabbard{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxDvdx4gchg|title=Tulsi Gabbard endorses Dennis Kucinich for OH Governor|last=Tulsi Gabbard|date=2 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|via=YouTube}}

State senators

• Nina Turner (former)

County officials

• Todd Portune, Hamilton County commissioner{{cite news|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/03/26/dennis-kucinich-and-todd-portune-have-something-tell-you-today/457840002/|title=Dennis Kucinich and Todd Portune have something to tell you today|work=The Cincinnati Enquirer|last=Wartman|first=Scott|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}

City council members

• Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tStm39RY-Mw|title=Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati City Councilman's surprise endorsement of Dennis Kucinich|last=Kucinich Archives|date=27 March 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|via=YouTube}}

Individuals

• Jimmy Dore, comedian and political commentator{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AsLv1eyCoc|title=Kucinich Running For Governor! NPR Sh*ts On Him|last=The Jimmy Dore Show|date=20 January 2018|access-date=21 May 2018|via=YouTube}}
• Josh Fox, filmmaker and environmental activist{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/joshfoxfilm/status/965644380118888449|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Danny Glover, actor, film director and political activist{{cite web|url=https://kucinich.com/danny-glover-urges-support-for-historic-kucinich-samples-ticket/|title=Danny Glover urges support for historic Kucinich-Samples ticket – Dennis Kucinich for Governor|date=6 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr, environmental attorney, activist, and son of Robert F. Kennedy{{cite web|url=http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201804260036|title=Sandusky Register|website=www.sanduskyregister.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Dave Matthews, musician and actor{{cite web|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/04/06/dave-matthews-to-perform-at-kucinich-fundraiser-at-the-agora|title=Dave Matthews to Perform at Kucinich Fundraiser at the Agora|first=Jeff|last=Niesel|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• Richard Stallman, hacktivist{{cite web|url=https://stallman.org/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180510113141/https://stallman.org/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-05-10|title=Richard Stallman's Personal Page (archived from 10 May 2018)}}

Newspapers

• The Plain Dealer{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/04/dennis_kucinich_in_the_democra.html|title=Dennis Kucinich in the Democratic primary for Ohio governor: endorsement editorial|work=The Plain Dealer|author=Editorial Board|date=April 15, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2018}} }}

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Political organizations

• Democratic Progressives of Ohio{{cite web|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/jan/06/progressive-group-endorses-schiavoni-for/|title=Schiavoni picks up progressive group's endorsement for governor|access-date=2018-02-28|archive-date=2018-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228161713/http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/jan/06/progressive-group-endorses-schiavoni-for/|url-status=dead}}
• Mahoning County Democratic Party{{cite news|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/feb/28/mahoning-party-strongly-endorses-boardma/|title=Schiavoni gets the Mahoning Democratic endorsement for governor|work=The Vindicator|last=Skolnick|first=David|date=February 28, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327084414/http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/feb/28/mahoning-party-strongly-endorses-boardma/|url-status=dead}}
• Trumbull County Democratic Party{{cite news|url=https://www.facebook.com/JoeSchiavoniOhio/posts/1969481256412955|title=The Trumbull County Democratic Party has voted to endorse my campaign for #Ohio Governor!|work=Facebook|author=Senator Joe Schiavoni}}

Labor unions

• Canton Professional Educators' Association{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/JoeSchiavoniOhio/photos/a.1140449315982824.1073741827.354384941255936/1752933088067774/?type=3&theater|title=Senator Joe Schiavoni|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Pickaway Dems – Citizens in Action{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/PickawayDCIA/photos/a.641004766090737.1073741833.621523308038883/765237397000806/?type=3&theater|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=21 May 2018}}
• UWUA – Utility Workers Union of America{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/06/national_electrical_workers_un.html|title=National utility workers union endorses Joe Schiavoni for Ohio governor|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Tobias|first=Andrew|date=June 1, 2017|access-date=July 6, 2017}}
• Western Reserve Building & Construction Trades Council{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/07/portman_kasich_balk_at_obamaca.html#incart_river_index|title=Whaley scores local union endorsement|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=July 26, 2017}}

Individuals

• Ed O'Neill, actor{{cite news|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/04/09/latest-celebrity-endorsement-in-ohio-governors-race-modern-family-actor-ed-oneill|title=Latest Celebrity Endorsement in Ohio Governor's Race: 'Modern Family' Actor Ed O'Neill|work=Cleveland Scene|last=Allard|first=Sam|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=April 13, 2018}}

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Governors

• Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania and former Democratic National Committee chairman

State representatives

• Kathleen Chandler (former){{cite web|title=Connie Pillich for Governor – endorsements|url=https://www.facebook.com/ConniePillichforOH/photos/a.531115406946627.1073741831.530348937023274/1576538342404323/?type=3&theater|date=October 24, 2017}}
• Catherine Ingram
• Brigid Kelly

Mayors

• Jim Brown, Lockland
• Charles Johnson, Forest Park
• Dick Mavis, Mount Vernon
• LaVerne Mitchell, Lincoln Heights (former)
• Earl Schmidt, Reading (former)
• John Smith, Silverton
• James C. Wolf, Mount Healthy

Individuals

• Denise Driehaus, Hamilton County commissioner and former state representative
• David S. Mann, vice mayor of Cincinnati, former mayor of Cincinnati, and former U.S. representative
• Alice Robie Resnick, former justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio

Labor unions

• Cincinnati Building Trades{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ConniePillichforOH/photos/a.531115406946627.1073741831.530348937023274/1508011539257004/?type=3&theater|title=Connie Pillich|website=www.facebook.com}}
• UNITE HERE Local 24{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/connie_pillich_picks_up_first.html|title=First union endorsement of Ohio's 2018 gubernatorial race goes to Connie Pillich|work=The Plain Dealer|last=Pelzer|first=Jeremy|date=March 30, 2017|access-date=March 31, 2017}}

Organizations

• EMILY's List{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180206/governors-race-connie-pillich-gets-boost-from-emilys-list-pac|title=Governor's race: Connie Pillich gets boost from EMILY's List PAC|first=Julie|last=Carr Smyth|date=February 6, 2018|work=The Columbus Dispatch}}
• VoteVets.org{{cite news|url=http://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-pac-endorses-connie-pillich-for-governor|title=VoteVets PAC Endorses Connie Pillich for Governor|work=VoteVets.org|access-date=August 21, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821215920/http://www.votevets.org/press/votevets-pac-endorses-connie-pillich-for-governor|url-status=dead}}

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U.S. representatives

• Marcia Fudge, Ohio{{cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/10/marcia_fudge_endorses_betty_su.html |title=Marcia Fudge endorses Betty Sutton in governor's race; backs Issue 2 |publisher=cleveland.com |first=Seth A. |last=Richardson |date=October 19, 2017}}
• Marcy Kaptur, Ohio{{cite news|url=http://www.chroniclet.com/Local-News/2017/09/04/Rep-Kaptur-backs-Betty-Sutton-for-governor.html|title=Rep. Kaptur backs Betty Sutton for governor|work=The Chronicle-Telegram|last=Nix|first=Katie|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017}}

Labor unions

• Akron Education Association{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1635318669814548/?type=3&theater|title=Betty Sutton|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council
• IAFF – International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1690{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/JerryMiluk/status/840285678353154050|title=Parma Hts Fire IAFF Local 1690 unanimously voted to endorse @BettySutton for {{sic|Gove|nor|nolink=y}} |work=Twitter|last=Miluk|first=Jerry|date=March 10, 2017|access-date=April 1, 2017}}
• IBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 38[https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1642563882423360/?type=3&theater ]{{dead link|date=May 2018}}
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local Lodge 900{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1632775416735540/?type=3&theater|title=Betty Sutton|website=www.facebook.com}}
• International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO Local 1768{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1664882630191485/?type=3&theater|title=Betty Sutton|website=www.facebook.com}}
• IUPAT – International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 6{{cite news|url=http://iupat-dc6.org/betty-sutton-for-ohio-receives-endorsement-of-international-union-of-painters-and-allied-trades-district-council-6/|title=Betty Sutton for Ohio Receives Endorsement of International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 6|work=IUPAT DC-6|last=Senko|first=Cheryl|date=April 27, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2017}}
• Laborers Local 860, Cleveland{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1687728127906935/?type=3&theater|title=Betty Sutton|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Lorain Professional Firefighters Local 267{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1680748985271516/?type=3&theater|title=Betty Sutton|website=www.facebook.com}}
• Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #219[https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1643761915636890/?type=3&theater ]{{dead link|date=May 2018}}
• Teamsters Local 436[https://www.facebook.com/BettySuttonOH/photos/a.225685650777864.68067.126942470652183/1659454044067677/?type=3&theater ]{{dead link|date=May 2018}}

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Mayors

• Dick Church, Jr., Miamisburg{{cite news|url=http://nanwhaleyforohio.com/press-releases/local-leaders-from-around-ohio-endorse-nan-whaley-for-governor/|title=Local leaders from around Ohio endorse Nan Whaley for Governor|work=Nan Whaley for Governor|date=August 18, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821212736/http://nanwhaleyforohio.com/press-releases/local-leaders-from-around-ohio-endorse-nan-whaley-for-governor/|url-status=dead}}
• Warren Copeland, Springfield
• John Cranley, Cincinnati{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics-extra/2017/08/17/px-john-cranley-takes-sides-ohio-governors-race/578064001/|title=PX: John Cranley takes sides in Ohio governor's race|work=The Cincinnati Enquirer|last=Williams|first=Jason|date=August 17, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2017}}
• Luke Feeney, Chillicothe{{cite news|url=http://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/2017/07/18/whaley-ohio-opioid-response-flat-footed/487424001/|title=Whaley: Ohio opioid response 'flat-footed'|work=Chillicothe Gazette|last=Ison|first=Jona|date=July 18, 2017|access-date=July 21, 2017}}
• Ben Kessler, Bexley
• Steven Patterson, Athens{{cite news|url=http://nanwhaleyforohio.com/press-releases/athens-mayor-steven-patterson-endorses-nan-whaley-for-governor/|title=Athens Mayor Steven Patterson endorses Nan Whaley for Governor|work=Nan Whaley for Governor|date=August 17, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2017|archive-date=August 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828232223/http://nanwhaleyforohio.com/press-releases/athens-mayor-steven-patterson-endorses-nan-whaley-for-governor/|url-status=dead}}
• David Seagraves, Brookville
• Cheryl Stephens, Cleveland Heights

City council members

• Elizabeth Brown, Columbus{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170817/2-columbus-council-members-endorse-nan-whaley-for-governor|title=2 Columbus council members endorse Nan Whaley for governor|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Rowland|first=Darrel|date=August 17, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2017}}
• Jaiza Page, Columbus
• Lindsay Webb, Toledo{{cite news|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/news/2017/08/18/Governor-candidate-Nan-Whaley-garners-local-endorsements.html|title=Governor candidate Nan Whaley garners local endorsements|work=The Blade|last=Troy|first=Tom|date=August 18, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2017}}

County officials

• Judy Dodge, Montgomery County Commissioner
• Dan Foley, Montgomery County Commissioner
• Paul Gruner, Montgomery County Engineer
• Larry Hartlaub, Ottawa County Auditor
• Mat Heck, Jr., Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney
• Karl Keith, Montgomery County Auditor
• Debbie Lieberman, Montgomery County Commissioner
• Carolyn Rice, Montgomery County Treasurer
• Liz Walters, Summit County Council

Labor unions

• Dayton Building & Construction Trades Council
• IUE-CWA – International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers{{cite news|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/iue-cwa-union-backs-dayton-mayor-nan-whaley-for-governor/83lWz3mluYTseGAEhYUDtI/|title=IUE-CWA union backs Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley for governor|work=Dayton Daily News|date=June 15, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2017}}
• Ohio State Council of Machinists{{cite news|url=https://iamoscm.org/2017/10/26/press-release/|title=Ohio State Council of Machinists Endorses Nan Whaley for Governor|work=Ohio State Council of Machinists|date=October 26, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|archive-date=October 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027181604/https://iamoscm.org/2017/10/26/press-release/|url-status=dead}}

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| candidate = Dennis Kucinich

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| votes = 155,694

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• Travis Irvine, filmmaker and writer{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180714/capitol-insider--local-democrats-show-early-voting-interest|title=Local Democrats show early voting interest|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Rowland|first=Darrel|date=July 14, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}
• Running mate: Todd Grayson{{cite web |url=https://irvineforohio.com/meet-travis-and-todd/ |title=Meet Travis and Todd |author= |date=2018 |website=Irvine for Ohio |access-date=August 2, 2018 |archive-date=August 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803044450/https://irvineforohio.com/meet-travis-and-todd/ |url-status=dead }}

• Bruce Jaynes, entrepreneur
• Stephen Quinn, student

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• Constance Gadell-Newton, attorney, co-chair of the Ohio Green Party and nominee for the State House in 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170524/columbus-lawyer-trapeze-performer-will-run-for-governor-as-green-party-candidate|title=Columbus lawyer, trapeze performer will run for governor as Green Party candidate|work=The Columbus Dispatch|last=Ludlow|first=Randy|date=May 24, 2017|access-date=May 29, 2017}}
• Running mate: Brett R. Joseph

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• Richard Cordray (Democratic), former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, former Ohio attorney general and former Ohio state treasurer
• Running mate: Betty Sutton, former U.S. representative
• Mike DeWine (Republican), Ohio Attorney General and former U.S. senator
• Running mate: Jon A. Husted, Secretary of State of Ohio and former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
• Constance Gadell-Newton (Green), attorney, co-chair of the Ohio Green Party and nominee for the State House in 2016
• Running mate: Brett R. Joseph, attorney, educator and small businessman
• Travis Irvine (Libertarian){{cite web|url=http://statenews.org/post/ohios-libertarian-party-regains-its-minor-party-status|title=Ohio's Libertarian Party Regains Its "Minor Party" Status|last=Ingles|first=Jo|publisher=Statehouse News Bureau|date=July 12, 2018|access-date=July 13, 2018}}
• Running mate: Todd Grayson, former Perrysburg city councilman

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Former federal officials

• Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States{{Cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180515/former-vp-joe-biden-endorses-cordray-for-governor|title=Former VP Joe Biden endorses Cordray for governor|last=Ludlow|first=Randy|work=The Columbus Dispatch|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en}}
• Eric Holder, 82nd United States attorney general{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RichCordray/status/1059497536346562560|title=Thank you @EricHolder – you've been a great ally this whole campaign as you seek to cure the cancer that gerrymandering represents in American politics. The current rigged system subverts our democracy.|work=Twitter|author=Richard Cordray}}
• Valerie Jarrett, former director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
• Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States{{cite tweet |author=Barack Obama |user=BarackObama |number=1024691241093607425 |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Today I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent:|access-date=August 1, 2018}}

U.S. senators

• Cory Booker, New Jersey{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RichCordray/status/1051142556107636736|title=Just had a great canvass kickoff event with @BettySutton and my friend @CoryBooker. He reminded all of us that we owe it to each other to fight for our communities and to fight for future generations. And the best way to do that right now is to get out and vote!|work=Twitter|author=Rich Cordray}}
• Sherrod Brown, Ohio{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SherrodBrown/status/994014323356946432|title=Congrats to @RichCordray and @BettySutton on becoming the Democratic nominees to be Ohio's next Governor and Lt. Governor! And thank you to all the candidates who raised their voices for working Ohioans—I look forward to working with you to move our state forward. -SB |work=Twitter|author=Sherrod Brown}}
• Kamala Harris, California{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RichCordray/status/1003027146661683201|title=Thank you for visiting today, @KamalaHarris! I had a great time with you today talking about the issues that matter most to Ohioans and how we can address them. I appreciate your support and your friendship.|work=Twitter|author=Rich Cordray}}
• Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts

U.S. representatives

• Steve Driehaus, U.S. representative (OH-1) (former)
• Marcia Fudge, U.S representative (OH-11)
• Marcy Kaptur, U.S. representative (OH-9)
• Tim Ryan, U.S. representative (OH-13){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TimRyan/status/99859981776393830 |title=The Mahoning Valley is fired up and ready to elect @RichCordray and @BettySutton the next Governor and Lt. Governor of the great state of Ohio. Hardworking families have an ally in them. It's time to end the GOP's one party rule in Columbus. |work=Twitter|author=Tim Ryan}}

Governors

• Jay Inslee, governor of Washington{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JayInslee/status/994274201291767808|title=Congratulations to @RichCordray on your victory. He has spent his life fighting for consumers and middle-class families against powerful special interests. Huge pickup opportunity!|work=Twitter|author=Jay Inslee}}
• Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TerryMcAuliffe/status/1004146764985794560|title=There's a lot at stake this election year in Ohio. We need leaders like @RichCordray elected as governor to fight for the people. If the other candidate wins 700k people will lose access to affordable health care. That's why I'm proud to be in Ohio today to support his candidacy.|work=Twitter|author=Terry McAuliffe}}
• Ted Strickland, former governor of Ohio

State representatives

• Peter Lawson Jones (former)
• Matt Lundy (former)
• Connie Pillich (former), nominee for Ohio State Treasurer in 2014, candidate for governor in 2018
• Stephen Slesnick (former)
• Fred Strahorn, Minority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives

Mayors

• Richard Bain, Pepper Pike
• Annette Blackwell, Maple Heights
• John Cranley, Cincinnati
• Tim DeGeeter, Parma
• Dean DePiero, Parma (former)
• Carty Finkbeiner, Toledo (former)
• Michael Gammella, Brook Park
• Andrew Ginther, Columbus
• Frank G. Jackson, Cleveland
• Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo
• Chase Ritenauer, Lorain
• Carol Roe, Cleveland Heights
• Don Walters, Cuyahoga Falls
• Nan Whaley, Dayton

City council members

• Kevin Bishop, Cleveland
• Anthony Brancatelli, Cleveland
• Phyllis Cleveland, Cleveland
• Paul Colavecchio, Cuyahoga Falls
• Kevin Conwell, Cleveland
• Jeff Fusco, Akron
• Anthony Hairston, Cleveland
• Basheer Jones, Cleveland
• Brian Kazy, Cleveland
• Martin Keane, Cleveland
• Kevin Kelley, Cleveland
• Kerry McCormack, Cleveland
• Mary Nichols-Rhodes, Cuyahoga Falls
• P.G. Sittenfeld, Cincinnati
• Margo Somerville, Akron
• Matt Zone, Cleveland

County officials

• Dallas Baldwin, Franklin County sheriff
• Steve Barry, Summit County sheriff
• Willis Blackshear, Montgomery County recorder
• Armond Budish, County Executive of Cuyahoga County, Ohio; former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
• John Donofrio, Summit County treasurer (former)
• John Ferraro, Stark County prosecutor
• Ted Kalo, Lorain County commissioner
• Lori Kokoski, Lorain County commissioner
• Sandra Kurt, Summit County clerk
• Judy Nedwick, Lorain County recorder
• Tom Orlando, Lorain County clerk
• Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County clerk
• Sherri Bevan Walsh, Summit County prosecuting attorney
• Dennis Will, Lorain County prosecutor

Individuals

• Kelley Deal, musician{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RichCordray/status/1058796319110766598|title=Honored to have your support @kelleydeal. Along with being an Ohio music legend as the lead singer of The Breeders, you're showing us your superpower as a voter! Thank you!|work=Twitter|author=Richard Cordray}}
• John Legend, singer{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/johnlegend/status/1059158403199782912|title=Great to be back in my home state of Ohio supporting amazing Democrats running for office this year. If you live in Ohio, be sure to vote @SherrodBrown for Senate, @RichCordray for Gov, yes on Issue 1 and Dem up and down the ticket!|work=Twitter|author=John Legend}}
• Jerry Springer, talk show host, former mayor of Cincinnati, nominee for OH-02 in 1970 and candidate for governor in 1982

Labor unions

• AFL–CIO
• FOP – Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio{{Cite news|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180724/fop-of-ohio-endorses-richard-cordray-for-governor|title=FOP of Ohio Endorses Richard Cordray for Governor|work=Columbus Dispatch|date=July 24, 2018|access-date=August 1, 2018}}
• OEA – Ohio Education Association{{Cite news|url=https://www.ohea.org/resources/all/ohio-education-association-endorses-cordray-for-governor/|title=Ohio Education Association Endorses Cordray for Governor|work=Ohio Education Association|date=June 4, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-date=July 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717124827/https://www.ohea.org/resources/all/ohio-education-association-endorses-cordray-for-governor/|url-status=dead}}
• OFT – Ohio Federation of Teachers
• Ohio State Association Union of Plumbers and Pipefitters
• SEIU – Service Employees International Union
• UAW – United Automobile Workers{{Cite news|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2018/05/22/Richard-Cordray-garners-endorsement-for-governor-from-auto-union.html|title=United Auto Workers endorses Richard Cordray for governor|work=The Blade|date=May 22, 2018|access-date=July 21, 2018}}
• USW – United Steelworkers{{Cite news|url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/jun/14/usw-endorse-cordray-ohio-governor-friday/?nw|title=USW to endorse Cordray for Ohio governor Friday|work=The Vindicator|date=June 14, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018|archive-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712155138/http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/jun/14/usw-endorse-cordray-ohio-governor-friday/?nw|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• Democratic Progressives of Ohio
• Human Rights Campaign{{Cite news|url=https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-richard-cordray-for-ohio-gov|title=Human Rights Campaign Endorses Richard Cordray for Ohio Governor|work=Human Rights Campaign|last=Metzger|first=Ianthe|date=June 7, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211056/https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-richard-cordray-for-ohio-gov|url-status=dead}}
• NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
• Ohio Legislative Black Caucus

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Federal officials

• Mike Pence, vice president of the United States{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MikeDeWine/status/994264066834227205|title=A GREAT night for the #MAGA agenda and the people of Ohio. Congrats to @MikeDeWine on his primary victory! Mike will put the needs of the people of Ohio FIRST and @RealDonaldTrump & I look forward to working with him.|work=Twitter|author=Mike Pence}}
• Donald Trump, president of the United States{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/994185337504137216|title=Congratulations to Mike Dewine on his big win in the Great State of Ohio. He will be a great Governor with a heavy focus on HealthCare and Jobs. His Socialist opponent in November should not do well, a big failure in last job!|work=Twitter|author=Donald J. Trump}}

Governors

• John Kasich, governor of Ohio{{cite web |title=John Kasich on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/JohnKasich/status/1054789870005170176 |website=Twitter |language=en}}

U.S. senators

• Lindsey Graham, South Carolina{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ohiogop/status/1057445199398494214|title=Ohio Republicans|work=Twitter|author=Thank you, @LindseyGrahamSC for campaigning with @MikeDeWine tonight!}}
• Rob Portman, Ohio{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/robportman/status/1014270589882814470|title=Jane, Sally, Jed, & I are in Columbus marching in the Red, White, and Boom! parade to support @MikeDeWine & @JonHusted|work=Twitter|author=Rob Portman}}

U.S. representatives

• Troy Balderson, U.S. representative (OH-12)
• Steve Stivers, U.S. representative (OH-15)
• Mike Turner, U.S. representative (OH-10){{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/MikeTurnerOH/status/961642714730303488|title=.@MikeDeWine has a wealth of experience that has prepared him to be one of Ohio's greatest governors. In every job he has had, Mike has solved problems and focused on a brighter future. I enthusiastically endorse Mike DeWine for governor.|work=Twitter|author=Mike Turner}}

State senators

• Kevin Bacon
• Bill Beagle
• David Burke
• Matt Dolan
• John Eklund
• Randy Gardner (Majority Leader)
• Bob Hackett
• Frank Hoagland
• Jay Hottinger
• Stephanie Kunze
• Peggy Lehner
• Gayle Manning (Majority Whip)
• Rob McColley
• Larry Obhof (president)
• Scott Oelslager
• Bob Peterson (president pro tempore)
• Joe Uecker

State representatives

• Sarah LaTourette (Assistant Majority Leader)
• Bill Patmon (Democratic){{cite news|url=https://www.rga.org/ohio-democratic-state-rep-endorses-mike-dewine-hell-make-great-governor/|title=Ohio Democratic State Rep Endorses Mike DeWine: "He'll Make A Great Governor|work=Republican Governors Association|date=October 8, 2018}}
• Tom Patton (Majority Whip)
• Bill Reineke (Assistant Majority Whip)
• Cliff Rosenberger (Speaker)
• Gary Scherer
• Kirk Schuring (Speaker pro tempore)

Individuals

• Julie Jakmides, Alliance councilwoman
• David Johnson, chair of the Columbiana County Republican Party
• Richard K. Jones, Butler County sheriff
• Dave Levacy, Fairfield County commissioner
• Amy Murray, Cincinnati City Council member
• Gerard Neugebauer, Green mayor
• Rick Santorum, former United States senator from Pennsylvania and candidate for president of the United States in 2012 and 2016
• J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy{{cite news|url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/hillbilly-elegy-author-endorses-dewine/4dJOouUUsAxNW4WD3lI7QL/|title='Hillbilly Elegy' author endorses DeWine|work=Dayton Daily News|last=Schroeder|first=Kaitlin|date=April 7, 2018}}

Labor unions

• IKORCC – Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of the Carpenters{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DeWineHustedOH/status/1020338041469259777|title=#ICYMI: @MikeDeWine & Jon Husted backed by Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of the Carpenters because they will "best serve the citizens of Ohio." #OHGov #DHFO2018|work=Twitter|author=@DeWineHustedOH}}
• IUOE – International Union of Operating Engineers{{cite news|url=http://www.ideastream.org/news/operating-engineers-union-endorses-republican-mike-dewine-for-governor|title=Operating Engineers Union Endorses Republican Mike DeWine for Governor|last=Urycki|first=Mark|work=ideastream|date=May 30, 2018}}

Organizations

• Buckeye Firearms Association
• National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|url=https://www.nfib.com/content/nfib-in-my-state/elections/nfib-supports-dewine-in-race-for-ohio-governor/|title=NFIB Supports DeWine in Race for Ohio Governor|work=National Federation of Independent Business|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803014056/https://www.nfib.com/content/nfib-in-my-state/elections/nfib-supports-dewine-in-race-for-ohio-governor/|archive-date=August 3, 2018|url-status=live}}
• NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web|url=https://www.nraila.org/articles/20180921/nra-endorses-mike-dewine-for-governor-jon-husted-for-lieutenant-governor|title=NRA Endorses Mike DeWine for Governor, Jon Husted for Lieutenant Governor|work=NRA-ILA|date=September 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927154349/https://www.nraila.org/articles/20180921/nra-endorses-mike-dewine-for-governor-jon-husted-for-lieutenant-governor|archive-date=Sep 27, 2018|url-status=live|quote=The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced its endorsement of Attorney General Mike DeWine for governor and Secretary Jon Husted for lieutenant governor.}}
• Ohio Chamber of Commerce{{cite web|url=http://allforohio.com/2018/08/02/ohio-chamber-pac-endorses-mike-dewine-for-governor/|title=OHIO CHAMBER PAC ENDORSES MIKE DEWINE FOR GOVERNOR|work=Ohio Chamber of Commerce|last=Thompson|first=Rich|date=August 2, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}
• Ohio Manufacturers' Association{{cite web|url=https://ohiomfg.informz.net/ohiomfg/data/images/OMA-PAC%20Endorses%20DeWine-Husted.pdf|title=OMA-PAC Board Endorses DeWine-Husted|work=Ohio Chamber of Commerce|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}
• Ohio Society of CPAs{{cite web|url=https://www.ohiocpa.com/search/utilities/displaynewsitem/2018/05/31/the-ohio-society-of-cpas-endorses-dewine-for-governor-husted-for-lt.-governor|title=The Ohio Society of CPAs endorses DeWine for Governor, Husted for Lt. Governor|work=Ohio Society of CPAs|date=May 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904011638/https://www.ohiocpa.com/search/utilities/displaynewsitem/2018/05/31/the-ohio-society-of-cpas-endorses-dewine-for-governor-husted-for-lt.-governor|archive-date=September 4, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Ohio State Medical Association{{cite news|url=http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Docs-back-DeWine-after-he-commits-to-keep-Medicaid-expansion-487957401.html|title=Docs back DeWine after he commits to keep Medicaid expansion|work=WTVG|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018}}

Newspapers

• The Intelligencer{{cite web|title=The Intelligencer Endorses Mike DeWine As Ohio Governor|url=http://www.theintelligencer.net/opinion/editorials/2018/10/the-intelligencer-endorses-mike-dewine-as-ohio-governor/|work=The Intelligencer|date=October 20, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018}}
• Tribune Chronicle{{cite web|title=DeWine gets nod over Cordray for Ohio governor|url=http://www.tribtoday.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/dewine-gets-nod-over-cordray-for-ohio-governor/|work=Tribune Chronicle|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018}}

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{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Richard Cordray|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=2,070,046|percentage=46.67%|change=+13.64%}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Travis Irvine|party=Libertarian Party (United States)|votes=80,055|percentage=1.80%|change=N/A}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Constance Gadell-Newton|party=Green Party (United States)|votes=49,536|percentage=1.12%|change=-2.21%}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Renea Turner (write-in)|party=Write-in|votes=185|percentage=0.00%|change=N/A}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Richard Duncan (write-in)|party=Write-in|votes=132|percentage=0.00%|change=N/A}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|candidate=Rebecca Ayres (write-in)|party=Write-in|votes=41|percentage=0.00%|change=N/A}}

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{{Election box hold with party link no swing

|winner = Republican Party (United States)

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• Monroe (largest city: Woodsfield)

• Cuyahoga (largest city: Cleveland)
• Franklin (largest city: Columbus)
• Hamilton (largest city: Cincinnati)
• Lorain (largest city: Lorain)
• Lucas (largest city: Toledo)
• Mahoning (largest city: Youngstown)
• Summit (largest city: Akron)
• Trumbull (largest city: Warren)

DeWine won 12 of 16 congressional districts.https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::00eb40c5-ef15-4634-af87-72fd2b9d062d

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{{Reflist|30em}}

• [https://votesmart.org/election/2018/G/OH/2018-gubernatorial Candidates] at Vote Smart
• [https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_gubernatorial_election,_2018 Candidates] at Ballotpedia

Official campaign websites

• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181006061055/https://cordrayforohio.com/ Richard Cordray (D) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181106132730/https://www.mikedewine.com/ Mike DeWine (R) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180728191409/https://www.constanceforohio.org/ Constance A. Gadell-Newton (G) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180826121403/https://irvineforohio.com/ Travis Irvine (L) for Governor]

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Gubernatorial

2018

Category:2018 United States gubernatorial elections

Category:November 2018 in the United States