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Snapshot (as of January 2025) News Upcoming Events Past Events

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.

Joe Dell’Olio serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Ohio. Please contact Joe with any questions you have or research assistance you need.

Snapshot (as of January 2025)

Executive Branch

Governor	Mike DeWine
Lieutenant Governor	Open
Secretary of State	Frank LaRose
Attorney General	David Yost
Treasurer	Robert Sprague
Auditor	Keith Faber

Legislative Branch

Senate	House
Seats: 33	Seats: 99
Democrat: 9	Democrat: 35
Republican: 24	Republican: 64
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

News

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs

‘Farm Bill loophole’ has led to a booming industry for hemp-derived products and a mix of state laws; a new federal framework is coming soon Read More

Education and Workforce

In some states, allowing community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees seen as way to improve access, fill current and future workforce needs Read More

Midwest-Canada Relations

Legislative exchanges deepen cross-border ties among region’s leaders Read More

Energy and Environment

Carrying the load: How states are planning for growth in data centers Read More

State Governments and Legislatures

Under new law, a major merger of township governments in Indiana is likely coming soon Read More

Health and Human Services

Update: Year marks big changes for states in administering and funding Medicaid Read More

Upcoming Events

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Jul

Reentry 2030: A Path to Improved Outcomes, Public Safety and Cost Savings (Webinar)

Reentry 2030 is a bold, state-led initiative to dramatically improve outcomes for people returning from incarceration and those under supervision. Launched by the CSG Justice Center, it provides a comprehensive framework to help states develop solutions for their unique needs. During this webinar, led by The Council of State Governments' Corrections & Public Safety Forum and CSG Justice Center, you learn more about Reentry 2030 and how your state can participate. This learning opportunity is designed for state legislators, legislative staff and other policy leaders; it is open to all.

Jul

Nitrates in Drinking Water: The Threat and Potential Policy Responses

In this webinar, participants will examine how nitrates are affecting drinking water sources in the Mississippi River and…

Aug

2026 MLC Health and Human Services Committee Meeting

Legislators will have the opportunity to explore the future of state Medicaid finance and policy during this crucial period for the public health insurance program. Time also will be reserved for discussions on other notable developments and ideas on health policy.