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Midterm Elections

Biden congratulates Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Ohio win in surprise phone call

Former President Donald Trump endorsed DeWine in September

By Anders Hagstrom Fox News
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President Biden made a surprise phone call to Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday, congratulating him on his re-election, Bloomberg reported.

Biden has called a slew of Democrats who won their midterm races since Tuesday evening, but his call with DeWine may be the first he made to a Republican. DeWine cruised to victory over Democratic challenger Nan Whaley with nearly 63% of the vote.

The call is particularly surprising given former President Donald Trump's endorsement of DeWine.

DeWine is one of several Republican governors who successfully fended off Democratic challengers on Tuesday.

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine at press conference for electric car jobs

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a press conference in Avon Lake, Ohio, on, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp dispatched Democrats Charlie Crist, Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Abrams, respectively.

DeSantis and DeWine enjoyed the biggest wins of the night, however, trouncing their opponents by 20 points or more.

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Republicans fared worse in Congress, however, where expectations of a red wave in the House of Representatives were met with only a trickle. The Senate also remains a toss-up after Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz conceded to Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning.

Fetterman, Oz, Warnock, and Walker

From left, Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz; Georgia Senate candidates Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.

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Republican hopes for control over the Senate now lay with Herschel Walker in Georgia and Blake Masters in Arizona. Walker's race against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock appears headed toward a runoff election, while Masters is trailing behind Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.