Republicans
Rep. Jim Jordan
Having served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2006, Jordan has built a reputation as one of Congress most conservative members. The former Ohio State wrestling assistant coach was one of the biggest public supporters of President Donald Trump s and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom prior to the end of Trump s term.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted
Currently serving as Ohio s Lt. Governor under Gov. Mike DeWine, Husted has been one of the faces of Ohio s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, especially as it relates to the economy. It s worth noting that DeWine will be up for re-election in 2022, with some having already speculated that he could be primaried by a Republican challenger.