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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Considers 2026 Gubernatorial Bid

Tressel has yet to decide on entering the race, as the Ohio GOP debates an early endorsement in a field led by Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy.

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel watches a scoreboard tribute for the 2002 national championship team during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 3, 2022.
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Overview

  • Jim Tressel, Ohio’s lieutenant governor and former Ohio State football coach, has confirmed he is contemplating a run for governor in 2026 but has not made a final decision.
  • Tressel emphasized his current focus on workforce development initiatives, stating he will consider the gubernatorial race in the future.
  • The Ohio Republican Party’s state central committee is set to discuss an early endorsement for the 2026 primary, with Vivek Ramaswamy currently leading in polls and benefiting from Trump’s endorsement and significant outside spending.
  • Governor Mike DeWine has urged party leaders to delay endorsements, possibly to allow Tressel more time to decide on entering the race.
  • If Tressel enters, he will join a crowded Republican field that includes Ramaswamy, Attorney General Dave Yost, and business owner Heather Hill.