US EditionTim Ryan Says He Will Not Run for Ohio Governor in 2026
Tim Ryan ends speculation over 2026 gubernatorial race, leaving Democrat Amy Acton as the sole major party candidate against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and independent Heather Hill.
- On Friday, Tim Ryan, former U.S. representative, announced he will not run for governor in the 2026 race, ending weeks of speculation after a period of silence.
- After initially saying last year he wouldn't run, Tim Ryan said in a September interview with 10TV's Doug Petcash he was unsure but openly explored a run in recent months, motivated by ex-U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown.
- Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is campaigning statewide since January, while Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur and Republican candidate, raised $9.7 million to Acton’s $1.35 million.
- Democrats called Ryan's exit a boost for Amy Acton, and the Ohio Democratic Party said it is energized and ready to elect Acton, who will focus on Vivek Ramaswamy and the economy.
- Republicans had hoped a Ryan–Acton fight would weaken Democrats, Ryan lost to now-Vice President JD Vance by six points, and with the candidate filing deadline not until next February only Jacob Chiara has filed besides Acton.
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USA TodayTim Ryan won't run for Ohio governor, clearing the way for Amy Acton in Democratic primary
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year, eliminating the most significant hurdle to the nomination for former state health director Dr. Amy Acton.
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year, eliminating the most significant hurdle to the nomination for former state health director Dr. Amy Acton.
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year. Ryan announced the decision Friday. It's good news for Dr. Amy Acton, a former state health director who's seeking the Democratic nomination. Ryan was…
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year. Ryan announced the decision Friday. It's good news for Dr. Amy Acton, a former state health director who's seeking the Democratic nomination. Ryan was…
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