With 11 percent of the expected vote reporting in the Republican primary for Ohio governor, incumbent Mike DeWine, as expected, has a healthy lead on his two more conservative challengers, former Rep. Jim Renacci and farmer Joe Blystone.
Where things stand in Ohio’s GOP primary for governor
Results of the Ohio Republican primary for governor, as of 8:10 p.m. Eastern
| Candidate | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| Mike DeWine* | 72,126 | 57.4 |
| Jim Renacci | 31,732 | 25.2 |
| Joe Blystone | 19,198 | 15.3 |
| Ron Hood | 2,675 | 2.1 |