COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Republican Party has endorsed Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted for reelection Friday afternoon.

The party endorsed DeWine and Husted 36-26 via a secret ballot.

In addition, members of the state central committee also endorsed Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Attorney General Dave Yost, Treasurer Robert Sprague and Auditor Keith Faber.

DeWine expressed gratitude to all of his supporters.

"I'm so honored by the outpouring of support that we've received from all four corners of our great state. Thank you to our supporters across Ohio," DeWine said.