Government of Ohio

Government of Ohio
Polity typePresidential republic
Federated state
ConstitutionConstitution of Ohio
Legislative branch
NameGeneral Assembly
TypeBicameral
Meeting placeOhio Statehouse
Upper house
NameSenate
Presiding officerRob McColley, President
Lower house
NameHouse of Representatives
Presiding officerMatt Huffman, Speaker
Executive branch
Head of state and government
TitleGovernor
CurrentlyMike DeWine
AppointerElection
Cabinet
NameCabinet
LeaderGovernor
Deputy leaderLieutenant Governor
HeadquartersOhio Statehouse
Judicial branch
NameJudiciary of Ohio
CourtsCourts of Ohio
Supreme Court
Chief judgeSharon Kennedy
SeatThomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus

The government of the U.S. state of Ohio consists of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches. Its basic structure is set forth in the Constitution and law of Ohio.