The 2026 Republican race for Ohio governor is shaping up with several prominent candidates entering the fray. Senator Jerry Cirino reintroduces a controversial higher education bill, sparking debate. Changes to the Ohio House's operating procedures and the involvement of state attorneys general in immigration issues add to the political landscape.
The 2026 Republican race for governor of Ohio is already heating up, with campaign launches expected soon from Vivek Ramaswamy , former 2024 presidential candidate, state Treasurer Robert Sprague , and Attorney General Dave Yost . This sets the stage for a three-way battle for the Republican nomination. Meanwhile, Senator Jerry Cirino has reintroduced his higher education bill, Senate Bill 1, aimed at curbing what he and other lawmakers describe as liberal indoctrination in universities.
The bill proposes several changes, including the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion training, yearly faculty reviews, bans on faculty strikes, and a mandatory American history course for students. This session's bill is considered more expansive than last year's Senate Bill 83, drawing swift criticism from faculty groups and students.With U.S. Senator Husted departing for the Senate, the race for Ohio's next governor is attracting significant attention. Several key developments are unfolding in Ohio politics. Financial regulators have accused a power company of misleading investors about its contributions to a dark money nonprofit implicated in the bribery case of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. Furthermore, changes to the Ohio House's operating procedures are sparking debate. Republicans, who have shortened notice periods for votes on bills and amendments in committees, argue that these changes will streamline the legislative process. However, Democrats express concern that these changes will hinder transparency and make it more difficult for them to perform their duties effectively. Lobbyists are also facing adjustments, with the lobby outside the chamber being closed to those without Statehouse credentials 30 minutes before and after sessions.Eighteen Republican state attorneys general, led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, are urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to review the federal government's list of countries whose migrants are admitted to the United States under the Temporary Protected Status program. Attorney General Yost, who is considering a run for governor, asserts that the program has been applied too broadly, allowing noncitizens to reside in the United States indefinitely, even when it is safe for them to return home. He emphasizes that Congress intended the program to be temporary and not lasting for over two decades.State Representative Moreno has proposed legislation to redirect funds allocated to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act to a new External Revenue Service. Moreno's office states that the Biden administration allocated funds in 2022. Meanwhile, detailed financial disclosures for newly elected Representative Lorenz reveal multiple income streams. He earned over $100,000 in 2023 as a planning consultant for WD Partners, a retail consulting and architecture firm. Lorenz also received between $1,000 and $9,999 for serving on the Powell City Council until May, when he was appointed to the House. His legislative salary for the remainder of 2023 totaled $49,066.84. Additionally, he received $1,069.40 in travel reimbursements from Do No Harm, a nonprofit group that he co-sponsored legislation with prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming medical treatment and banning transgender athletes from competing in women's high school and college sports. Lorenz's investment portfolio includes various retirement accounts, a college savings 529 plan, and a Roth IRA. He reported no ownership of real estate, although lawmakers are not required to disclose their residences or properties used for personal recreation.Rob Van Kirk, former lobbyist and policy advisor, has joined Senator Bernie Moreno's staff as senior legislative assistant. Representative Mike Rulli recently welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to President Trump's inauguration. Frank Strigari, former chief legal counsel to the Ohio Senate, has been appointed vice president of external affairs at AEP Ohio. Hannah Kubbins, legislative director for Americans for Prosperity's Ohio chapter, shared her experience of the heavy traffic leading into Washington, D.C., after the inauguration.
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