Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel tells NBC News he's considering a run for governor in 2026

Tressel not ruling out running for Ohio governor

(WKBN) -- There were reports circulating Thursday that Jim Tressel has not yet ruled out running for Governor of Ohio. The initial report came from NBC News, which quoted a statement released by Tressel, stating that he "had not ruled out a run for governor."Tressel said many people are encouraging him to run. He said there will be a time in the future for those conversations. Tressel's statement comes the day before Ohio's Republican State Cent…

Jim Tressel, former Ohio State football coach, says he's considering run for governor

The news came one day before the Ohio Republican Party is set to endorse in the 2026 governor's race to replace Mike DeWine.

Report: Ohio Lt. Gov Jim Tressel considering a run for governor in 2026

Ohio Lt. Gov Jim Tressel is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2026, according to a report from NBC News.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel confirms he's considering a run for governor

The former Ohio State football coach made the announcement as the Ohio Republican Party considers endorsing Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy in the May 2026 primary.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel tells NBC News he's considering a run for governor in 2026

Jim Tressel, Ohio's lieutenant governor, tells NBC News he's contemplating a bid for governor in 2026 amid widespread encouragement.