Summary
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel announced he will not run for Ohio governor in 2026. This decision clears the way for Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, to seek the Republican nomination, while Amy Acton is running as a Democrat.
Key Facts
- Jim Tressel is currently the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
- He decided not to run for governor in 2026.
- Vivek Ramaswamy, who has support from Donald Trump, is expected to seek the Republican nomination.
- Amy Acton, the former Ohio health department leader, is running as a Democrat.
- Tressel was chosen as Lieutenant Governor to fill a vacancy when Jon Husted moved to the U.S. Senate.
- Tressel is known for his past success as a football coach at Ohio State and Youngstown State.
- Tim Ryan, a former U.S. Representative, has decided not to run if Tressel were to run.
