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John DeVito
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68th Governor of Ohio
In office

January 8, 2007 - January 10, 2015

Military Service
Allegiance USA United States
Battles/wars Iraq War (Wounded In Action)

John DeVito is an American politician who served as Governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2015. He was a candidate in the 2020 party primaries.

Early Life[]

DeVito was born in the late 1960s. He served in the Iraq War, during which he injured his left leg, requiring him to walk with a crutch cane.

2020 presidential campaign[]

DeVito announced his candidacy in late 2018. On May 18, 2019, DeVito participated in the first primary debate of the 2020 primary election. He received only 8.9% of the vote in the New Hampshire primary on February 10, 2020, and dropped out of the race on February 12.

He was under consideration to serve as the running mate for Selina Meyer. Meyer chose Jonah Ryan instead. DeVito announced his retirement from politics in early 2021.

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