Mike DeWine, former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to face off in Ohio governor’s race

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine survived a primary challenge and will be up for re-election in the fall.

DeWine on Tuesday won his party’s nomination for a second term in office, the Associated Press announced shortly after the polls closed.

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DeWine defeated challengers Joe Blystone, Jim Renacci and Ron Hood.

Former Dayton mayor Nan Whaley defeated former Cincinnati mayor John Cranley in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, the Associated Press reported.

Whaley will face DeWine in November.

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