Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is “seriously considering” a run for Ohio governor, his communications adviser said, believing he can bring a "personal touch" to the race.

Former Congressman Tim Ryan said he’s close to making a decision on running for statewide office in Ohio for the first time since his loss in the 2022 U.S. Senate race to now-Vice President JD Vance.

Many Ohio Democrats see former Congressman Tim Ryan as one of the few leading candidates for statewide office despite his loss to now-Vice President JD Vance in the 2022 U.S. Senate race.