Heather Hill

Heather Hill, born in Columbus, Ohio, is a Republican candidate running for Governor of Ohio in 2026. She attended Ohio University, where she earned her bachelor's degree, after starting at Columbus State and working at McDonald's at 16. Her professional background is rooted in entrepreneurship; she and her husband Darrin started Ohio Hunting Lodge in 2015. A wife, military-mom, and foster parent, Hill has served as a former coach and school board president. She is a self-described proud pro-life, pro-family supporter, advocating for parental rights in healthcare and education, and focusing on economic development for underserved areas of Ohio.