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Governor of Ohio
The governor of Ohio is the head of government of Ohio and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ohio General Assembly, the power to convene and adjourn the legislature, and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
The current governor is Mike DeWine, a member of the Republican Party who took office on January 14, 2019, following the 2018 Ohio gubernatorial election. He was re-elected to a second term in 2022.