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Richard Michael DeWine (born January 5, 1947) is an American politician and former attorney serving as the 70th governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, DeWine is a former United States Senator, elected in 1994 and re-elected in 2000. In 2006, DeWine ran for re-election to a third term but lost to the Democratic nominee, U.S. Representative Sherrod Brown.
Mike DeWine Age, Height & Weight
- As of 2020, Mike DeWine age is 73 years old.
- He stands on a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
- He weighs around 70 Kg.
- His eye color is dark brown and has blonde hair.
- He wears a shoe size of 9 UK.
Mike DeWine Quick Facts
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Richard Michael DeWine |
| Nick Name | Mike DeWine |
| Born | January 5, 1947 |
| Age | 73 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Known For | 70th governor of Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Birthplace | Yellow Springs, Ohio, U.S. |
| Residence | Governor’s Mansion |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height/ Tall | In feet – 5’8″ |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Jean Ruth Mother: Richard Lee DeWine |
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/ Wife | Frances Struewing (m. 1967) |
| Children | (8) one of whom died in an automobile accident in 1993 |
| Qualification | |
| Education | 1. Miami University (BA) 2. Ohio Northern University (JD) |
| Income | |
| Net Worth | Approx $20 million USD (As of 2020) |
| Salary | $153,650 |
| Online Contacts | |
| Social Media Links | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook |
Mike DeWine Wife
- As of 2020, Mike DeWine is married with his wife named, Frances Struewing, since 1967.
- He and his wife Frances have been married since June 3, 1967, and have had eight children, one of whom died in an automobile accident in 1993.
- Current Ohio Supreme Court Justice R. Patrick DeWine is Mike DeWine’s son. Former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine (R-Fairborn) is DeWine’s second cousin.
- DeWine and his family own Minor League Baseball’s Asheville Tourists.
Mike DeWine Born & Education
- DeWine was born was born on January 5, 1947 in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
- His mother name is Jean Ruth and father name is Richard Lee DeWine.
- He lives in Cedarville, Ohio. Of Irish descent, he was raised and identifies as a Roman Catholic.
- As per his education, DeWine earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University College of Law in 1972.
- He and his wife Frances have been married since June 3, 1967, and have had eight children, one of whom died in an automobile accident in 1993.
- Current Ohio Supreme Court Justice R. Patrick DeWine is Mike DeWine’s son. Former Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine (R-Fairborn) is DeWine’s second cousin.
- DeWine and his family own Minor League Baseball’s Asheville Tourists.
Mike DeWine Career
- As of his career, at age 25, DeWine started working as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Greene County, Ohio, and in 1976 was elected County Prosecutor, serving for four years.
- In 1980 he was elected to the Ohio State Senate and served one two-year term.
- Later, U.S. Representative Bud Brown of Ohio’s 7th congressional district retired after 18 years in Congress, his father, Clarence Brown, Sr., had held the seat for 26 years before that.
- DeWine won the Republican nomination, assuring him of election in November.
- He was re-elected three more times from this district, which stretches from his home in Springfield to the Columbus suburbs.
- He ran unopposed in 1986 during what is regarded as a bad year for Republicans nationally. DeWine gave up his seat in 1990 to run for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio as the running mate of George Voinovich.
- The Voinovich-DeWine ticket was easily elected.
- In 1992, DeWine unsuccessfully ran for United States Senate against the former astronaut and incumbent Senator John Glenn.
- His campaign used the phrase, “What on earth has John Glenn done?”echoing Jeff Bingaman’s slogan, “What on Earth has he done for you lately?”
Mike DeWine Salary & Net Worth
- As of 2020, Mike DeWine salary is $153,650.
- His primary source of income is his political and lawyer career.
Facts about Mike DeWine
- DeWine accepted positions teaching government courses at Cedarville University, Ohio Northern University and Miami University.
- In 2007, he joined the law firm Keating Muething & Klekamp as corporate investigations group co-chair.
- He also advised the Ohio campaign of John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid.
- He has an immense fan following on his social platforms as well.