Ohio

INCUMBENT DEMOCRAT

Filing Deadline: February 18, 2010

Primary Date: May 4, 2010

Current Governor: Ted Strickland (D)

Republican Candidate:

- John Kasich, Former U.S. Representative

Democratic Candidate:

- Ted Strickland, Governor

Green Party Candidate:

- Dennis Spisak, Middle School Principal

Libertarian Candidate:

- Ken Matesz, Building Contractor

Latest Poll Results:

Rasmussen
3/4/10; 500 likely voters, 4.5% margin of error

2010 Governor
49% Kasich (R), 38% Strickland (D)

Quinnipiac
2/16-21/10; 1,662 registered voters, 2.4% margin of error

2010 Governor
44% Strickland, 39% Kasich

Rasmussen
2/5-6/10; 500 likely voters, 4.5% margin of error

2010 governor
47% Kasich, 41% Strickland