Rich Cordray

Richard Cordray, a Democrat and Columbus native, is a candidate for Ohio’s governor in this year’s election.
Cordray is a strong proponent for reducing gun violence in Ohio’s communities. “We should close all loopholes to safeguard Ohioans against the potential for gun violence by high-risk individuals,” Cordray said.
Considering many students move directly into America’s workforce after high school, Cordray firmly believes in workplace development for all citizens. “We will fully embrace the new Office and bolster its efforts to link Ohioans with opportunities for training and jobs, as well as providing appropriate recognition and credit for training and education obtained elsewhere around the world,” Cordray said.
Cordray’s desire to ensure fairness drives his campaign toward making sure Ohio’s government will listen and support Ohioans.

Mike DeWine

Mike DeWine, a Republican from Springfield, Ohio, is a candidate for Ohio’s governor in this year’s election.
Regarding education, DeWine said, “Every Ohioan deserves a shot at the American Dream, and that begins with a great education.” DeWine proposes that standardized testing should be reduced, career and technical education should be increased and grant predictability and guaranteed tuition rates for each class should be implemented.
With more citizens entering the American workforce, DeWine seeks to “establish regional job-training partnerships throughout Ohio with local businesses, education providers and community leaders to give people the skills they need to compete and win in the 21st century.”
DeWine’s emphasis on jobs and his “Ohio Prosperity Plan” aims to provide residents with job-training partnerships and eliminated regulations to bring more opportunities to hardworking Ohioans.