Options for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
These options are paired like President and Vice President at the Federal level, and are in the order they appear on the ballot:
Don Kissick and James L. Mills
Don Kissick for Governor
Lives in northwest Ohio; moved to Ohio in 2006
Political Experience:
2018-Present: County Development Coordinator for the Libertarian Party of Ohio
2024: Ran for United States Senate election in Ohio and lost to Bernie Moreno (R); Kissick received 3.4 percent of the vote.
2018: Ran for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District election and lost to Bob Latta (R); Kissick received 2.6 percent of the vote.
Education:
1998: Degree in Technical Communications from Ferris State University
Professional experience:
2022: HVAC Technician for Endura
2013-2022: Auto Worker for Honda of America Manufacturing
Website and links: donkissick.com
He is running with…
James L. Mills for Lieutenant Governor
Lives in Cincinnati
Political Experience:
2024-Present: Vice Chair for a third party political party for Ohio and Warren County
Education:
2019-2020: Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from Xavier University
2015-2016: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Political Science and Spanish
2013-2015: Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from UC Blue Ash College
Professional experience:
2025-Present: Brokerage Director at Brokerage Solutions
2022-Present: Co-Founder of Smore Fun, a campfire foods food truck
2018-Present: Co-Founder of Mills Residential, a construction company with his brother
2021-2025: Regional Wholesaler, Income Planner and Retirement Thought Leader for Nationwide
2018-2021: Internal Wholesaler, Annuity Specialist and Retirement Portfolio Creator for Western and Southern Financial Group
2017-2018: Personal Banker at PNC Bank
Website and links: donkissick.com
Travis Jon Vought and Christy Jo Orr
Vought and Orr are write-in candidates.
Travis Jon Vought for Governor
From Marengo, Ohio
Political Experience:
No prior political experience
Volunteerism:
2023-Present: Member of the Board of Directors for Live. Stay. Project, Social Services, Suicide Prevention
2022-Present: Finance Officer for the American Legion Post 710 in Marengo, Ohio
2020- Present: Chairman of the community group Marengo My Home in Marengo, Ohio
Education:
2008-2011: Bachelor of Arts, Military Intelligence, General, American Military University
Professional experience:
2020-2026: Vice President, Risk Assessment and Procedures Lead, for JP Morgan in Columbus
2018-2020: Senior Associate, AML Global Control and Reporting for JP Morgan in Columbus
2015-2018: Senior Associate, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC) for JP Morgan in Columbus
2014-2015: Shift Manager for the Dollar General in Marengo, Ohio
2011-2012: All-Source Analyst for BAE Systems in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
2003-2011: Staff Sergeant with the United States Marines in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Website and links: voughtforohio.org
He is running with…
Christy Orr for Lieutenant Governor
Lives in Mount Gilead, Ohio
Political Experience:
No prior political experience
Education:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Services from Columbus State Community College
2014-2019: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLE
Professional experience:
2022-Present: Traffic Safety Flagger for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio
2015-Present: Independent Provider for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
2015-Present: Owner of Either Orr Art’s and Education in Marengo, Ohio
2010-2015: Health Educator for Delaware General Health District, Breastfeeding Education and Support, in Delaware, Ohio
1995-2005: Miscellaneous Riverside Infection Consultants in Columbus
Website and links: voughtforohio.org
