Was raised in the Roman Catholic Church, but reconsidered his faith after his parents were killed in an automobile accident in 1987. He now attends a non-denominational evangelical Christian Church.
Hosts the television program Heartland (2001) airing Saturday nights on the Fox News Channel. He is also regularly seen guest-hosting The Factor (1996). (2005)
Release of his book, "Courage is Contagious: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things to Change the Face of America". (1998)
Son of John Richard Kasich Sr. (1919-1987) and Anna B. Vukovich (1918-1987). They died one day apart, after being stuck by a drunk driver.
2016 Republican presidential candidate.
Former Republican congressman from Ohio (1983-2001).
Father of twin daughters, born in 2000.
Graduated from Ohio State University in 1974 with a B.A. in political science. While there, he joined the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
Announced his candidacy for governor of Ohio on June 1, 2009.
Elected Governor of Ohio on November 2, 2010.
Hometown is Columbus, Ohio.
Release of his book, "Stand for Something: The Battle for America's Soul". (2006)
Release of his book, "Every Other Monday: Twenty Years of Life, Lunch, Faith and Friendship". (2010)