Joe Blystone

Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, says if Joe Blystone has proof of election anomalies, he should bring them forward.

The candidates challenging incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine for Republican nomination in next month's Ohio primary said he mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Mike DeWine is running for re-election in a Republican primary against three challengers ready to take aim at his first four years in office. With the candidates running on a conservative platform, the economy has become a focal point.

The office said the money collected by political newcomer Joe Blystone violated limits on cash donations and bans on corporate contributions.

So far, the sitting governor is so far the only candidate to decline to appear at a debate set for March 29.

Blystone's original running mate Joanna Swallen left the campaign last year for personal reasons.

Central Ohio farmer and business owner Joe Blystone is running for governor, joining the Republican primary challenge to Gov. Mike DeWine.

Talk about being between a rock and a hard place. That's where Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine finds himself as he looks ahead to a 2022 run for re-election.