DAYTON, Ohio - Ohio's Democratic candidate for Governor, Nan Whaley has issued a statement on the reelection of Republican Governor, Mike DeWine.

According to the statement, Whaley says while the results weren't what she was hoping for, she still has hope for Ohio, but says Ohioans deserve better than what they are getting.

The full statement reads as follows:

"I've said this since the beginning of the race that Ohio has a choice and I still believe that's true tonight. You can accept the status quo in our state and the extremists who have rigged the statehouse. Or you can keep voting for something better, even when you're knocked down because our families and communities are worth it."

"We can keep working for an economy that works for every Ohioan, whether you live in Dayton, Cleveland Heights or Marietta. We can keep working to root out the rampant corruption that we know has infested our statehouse. We can keep working to pass common sense gun reform and make all of our communities more safe. We can keep working to raise the minimum wage, pass universal pre-k and every other common sense policy that working families need in this state. And we can keep fighting for abortion rights."

"The last 20 months have been filled with highs and lows. And while tonight wasn't the high we had hoped for, I still believe in Ohio. I still believe that our citizens deserve better than what they're getting. And believe in the people of this state to get us there. I'm going to keep fighting for Ohio and I know you will too."

According to a press release, Whaley had spoken personally with DeWine to congratulate him on his victory and wished him luck in his second term.