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Life In Brief Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1976- 1980 Current Title: Governor Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1972-1976 Political Party: Republican Party Electoral Overview: Born: January 5, 1947 Won the 2018 Ohio gubernatorial election by 4 Birthplace: Springfield, OH points, after winning the Republican primary against then-Lt. Governor Mary Taylor by 20 Religion: Roman Catholic points After a close victory for Ohio Attorney General Ethnicity: White/Caucasian in 2010, swept the 2014 election by more than 20 points Marital Status: Married Dominated the 2006 Senate Republican Education Summary: primary for Ohio, but lost to Sherrod Brown during the general election Miami University of Ohio (OH), BSEd, 1969 Ohio Northern University College of Law, JD, 1972 Quick Summary Family: Longtime Ohio Republican with deep roots in criminal justice and pro-life politics who has 8 children; 24 grandchildren patiently risen through the political ranks Work History: Powerful, resilient fixture in Ohio politics for nearly 40 years Governor, OH State, 2019-Present Raised in small town outside of Dayton; cites his Attorney, Private Practice, 1973-Present parents’ conservatism and prosecutorial Attorney General, OH Office of the Attorney background as inspiration Catholic faith General, 2010-2019 influences his ideology and prioritization of issues Visiting Scholar, Instructor, Ohio Northern University, 2007-2009 Advocates for traditional social and fiscally conservative policy principles but has reputation Visiting Scholar, Instructor, Miami University of as a pragmatic deal-maker Ohio Prioritizes policies to protect children, often Instructor, Cedarville University Center for empowering law enforcement Political Science, 2007-2010 In Congress, took bipartisan deal-making Member, US Senate, 1994-2006 approach; as AG, policy priorities were notably Lt. Governor, OH State, 1990-1994 more ideologically conservative, but made Member, US House, 1982-1990 indications of being more bipartisan as governor Member, OH State Senate, 1980-1982 1 Approach and Motivations Favors policies giving law enforcement more tools to protect children, specifically against A quiet, deliberate deal-maker, guided by his child predators catholic faith and family business experience Passed bipartisan legislation to speed up the adoption process for abused children Results oriented approach led to fruitful working relationships with Senate Democrats on Has conducted public-private partnerships with adoption, protecting the Great Lakes, and Alvis and Big Brothers Big Sisters, using establishing the poison control hotline Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to bolster the programs and Drew ire from conservatives for being one of the deliver targeted services “Gang of 14” that – at the time – negotiated a compromise to avoid eliminating the filibuster Conservative Judicial Activism: Joined numerous for judicial appointments amicus briefs as AG Believes his faith compels him to help other Joined amicus briefs defending the Trump people, chose to do so through public service Administration travel ban and repeal DACA Experience handling child abuse and drug Sued to block the ACA from being implemented cases as Greene County prosecutor demonstrated to him that children were the most Filed amicus brief in support of a Texas law in need of help increasing medical licensing regulations for abortion facilities and admitting privileges Believes businesses have a bigger role than government in building a stronger economy Workforce Development: Believes in significant Background growing up working for his parents collaboration with business community in order business forms foundation for empowering to meet needs of Ohio’s economy private sector Strong advocate for public-private partnerships Cites lack of skilled workers as number one Policy Position and Areas of issue for small businesses Focus Favors investments in career-tech centers and two-year community colleges to fill skills gaps Early career as prosecutor served as catalyst for As governor, launched initiative to reimburse public service career and still influences his employers who pay to retrain employees with in- policy decisions in the present day demand industry credentials Reproductive Rights: Long held pro-life beliefs have been given increased focused in his Child Welfare Reform: Public service rooted in statewide offices helping children, often by empowering law enforcement As AG, initiated investigation into whether Planned Parenthood sold aborted fetus parts Deeply impacted by his time prosecuting crimes against children; says helping children is “an Partnered with Sen. Rick Santorum to lead fight obligation...and...a common thread” for him against partial-birth abortions in Senate Signed controversial heartbeat bill in 2019 2 Core Communities Close relationship with Trent and Tricia Lott from his time in the Senate Works closely with Ohioans and pro-life groups Christopher Dodd, former Senator, worked closely with DeWine on underage drinking Pro-Life Activists – Close with Ohio activists Rick Santorum, forum Senator, collaborated Strong allies with state-based pro-life groups with DeWine on pro-life issues like Ohio Right to Life and has personal relationship with their president, Mike Gonidakis Political History As AG, maintained regular contact with head of Member, OH State Senate, 1980-1982 Cincinnati’s Right to Life chapter, Paula Westwood Member, US House, 1982-1990 Lt. Governor, OH State, 1990-1994 Ohio Politicos – Network of top consultants and lobbyists from years in state politics Member, US Senate, 1994-2006 Candidate, US Senate, 2006 Former campaign manager is executive director of New Day for America Attorney General, OH State, 2010-2018 Columbus-based government relations firm Attorney General, OH Office of the Attorney CJR Group has several ties to DeWine including General, 2010-2019 his former campaign communications director, Brittany Warner, former campaign manager Josh Rubin, and current chief of staff Laurel Relevant Financial Information Dawson An independently wealthy candidate funded by Former appropriations director, Becky Watts, is wealthy Ohioans the director of government affairs for lobbying firm G2G consulting in Cleveland Biggest Industry Donors (Congressional Career) Dayton Area Business Community – Deeply Lawyers/law firms - $1.66 million invested in local business Manufacturing & Distributing – $1.17 million Strong ties from being a lifelong resident and Real Estate – $1.05 million elected leader in community Insurance – $979,000 Lt. Gov. Husted was previously a VP at the Securities & Investment – $845,000 Dayton Area Chamber; both are close to current EVP Chris Kershner Biggest Corporate Donors (Congressional Career) Appointed CEO of Centerville-based National City Corp. (Cleveland) – $116,000 SelectTech Services, Scott Sullivan, to serve on JobsOhio board Timken Co. (North Canton) – $115,000 Chose J.P. Nauseef, Dayton businessowner, as Forest City Ent. (Cleveland) – $113,000 new President and CIO of JobsOhio AT&T Inc. – $102,000 American Financial Group (Cincinnati) – Former Senate Colleagues – Years forging ties to $97,000 members from both sides of the aisle 3 Biggest Individual Donors (Career) Member, Green County Historical Society Mike DeWine (Columbus, OH): $5.7 million Member, St. Paul's Catholic Church Albert Ratner, Former CEO of Forest City Reality, (Beachwood, OH): $62,000 Awards Anthony Alexander, CEO of FirstEnergy (Akron, Legislator of the Year, 2000, National OH): $62,000 Association of Student Assistance Douglas Preisse, Lobbyist, (Columbus, OH): Professionals $59,000 A Child's Voice, 2000, Children's Medical Wayne Boich, CEO of Boich Co. (Columbus, Center OH): $59,000 Hero of the Taxpayer, 2000, Americans for Tax Reform Political Donations (If applicable) ORCA Award, 2001, Trade Association of the Dan Sullivan, 2014: $5,000 Outdoor Industry Miscellaneous (If applicable) Senator of the Year, 2000, Lake Carriers Association Has a approximated net worth close to $40 First Annual Public Policy Leadership Award, million 2000, American Society of Transplantation Congressional Champion for Children Award, Publications, Media and Speaking 2001, National Child Support Enforcement Association Long time in public service has refined DeWine’s consistent conservative messaging Family and Personal Background Media: Uses national conservative outlets for pro- life issues Son of successful rural Ohio seed farmers who still has strong ties to his roots, married middle- Preferred Outlets: National Review, The Hugh school sweetheart, and built large family Hewitt Show Great grandparents were Irish and immigrated Favorite Subjects: Abortion, Gun Control in 1840s to escape the potato famine Social Media Habits: List if relevant (i.e. Traces political leanings to conservative parents manages their own tweets who frequently discussed politics with him; Speaking: A long-time public official speaks often mother wrote a regular column for the local to electorate on core issues paper espousing conservative views In his youth, worked for parents’ business – Favorite Subjects: abortion, improving Ohio DeWine-Hamma Seed Company – stenciling Preferred Audience: donors and supporters seed bags, painting fences, and loading trucks for family business Professional Affiliations Inherited lucrative financial trust from parents Member, Greene County Bar Association
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