John Kasich is an American politician and former Governor of Ohio. Born on May 13, 1952, in Pennsylvania, Kasich began his political career in the Ohio State Senate before serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Known for his pragmatic approach and bipartisan cooperation, Kasich was elected as Ohio's governor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014. He ran for the Republican nomination for President in 2016. Kasich is also a commentator and author, advocating for unity and civil discourse in politics.