First elected in 1994; seeking third full term; DeWine was nominated with 72 percent in a three-way primary.
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- Born: Jan. 5, 1947, Springfield, Ohio.
- Family: Married (Fran); eight children.
- Education: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1972; Miami University (Ohio), B.S., 1969.
- Professional career: Greene County assistant prosecuting attorney, 1973-75.
- Military career: None.
- Election history: Lieutenant governor, 1990-94; U.S. House, 1982-90; state Senate, 1980-82; Greene County prosecuting attorney, 1977-81.
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REP. SHERROD BROWN (D)
Brown, a congressman from the 13th District, was nominated with 77 percent in a two-way primary.
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- Born: Nov. 9, 1952; Mansfield, Ohio.
- Family: Married (Connie Schultz); 2 children, 2 stepchildren.
- Education: Ohio State University, M.A., 1981; M.A., 1979; Yale University, B.A., 1974.
- Professional career: Professor, Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1979-81.
- Military career: None.
- Election history: U.S. House, 1992-present; secretary of state, 1982-90; state House, 1974-82.