Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel decides not to run for governor in 2026
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.
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