WATCH: Ohio AG Mike DeWine talks about about gun control, opioids in this exclusive interview

Miami University Regionals, the Journal-News and WLWT Channel 5 partnered to present a pair of interviews with the two Ohio gubernatorial candidates seeking the GOP nomination in the May 8 primary.

First up is Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine interviewed by WLWT anchor Sheree Paolello, Journal-News reporter Michael D. Pitman and Miami University professor John Forren.

Both the DeWine and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor interviews were recorded in front of a small audience of university students, staff and faculty.

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About the Author

Michael D. Pitman

Michael D. Pitman had been a reporter in southwest Ohio since 1999. He covered local governments in Warren and Butler counties, as well as state and national issues. He last covered the city of Hamilton before his retirement on Dec. 31, 2025.