Democrat ex-Congressman Tim Ryan is reportedly “seriously considering” running for Ohio governor in 2026.

Ryan, who lost a competitive race for U.S. Senate in 2022 against now Vice-President JD Vance, would be the second Democrat to enter the race for governor. Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director, launched her campaign last January.

Ryan was among the top three contenders for the Democratic primary in a Bowling Green State University poll taken earlier this year, coming in just behind Acton with 17 percent. 5/5/2025