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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Considers 2026 Gubernatorial Run

Tressel, a former Ohio State football coach, weighs a campaign as the GOP debates early endorsements and Vivek Ramaswamy leads the field.

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 confirmed Thursday he is considering a 2026 run for Ohio governor but has not made a final decision.
  • Tressel cited widespread encouragement to run and emphasized his current focus on the lieutenant governor role he assumed in February.
  • The Ohio Republican Party state central committee will meet Friday to discuss the possibility of an early endorsement for the GOP primary.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy, backed by Donald Trump and JD Vance, currently leads in polling and has significant financial and organizational support.
  • Gov. Mike DeWine is urging party leaders to delay endorsements, highlighting the evolving candidate field and strategic flexibility.