Jim Tressel

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Tressel still eyeing run for governor, even after Ohio GOP endorsed Ramaswamy

Jo Ingles

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said he's been "listening and learning" and is in a fact-finding course right now. He's given no indication as to when that course will end.

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Politics

Analysis: Ramaswamy's Super PAC uses Trump to scare off the competition

Howard Wilkinson

A Super PAC supporting Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor has spent $2.2 million on TV ads featuring an endorsement from Donald Trump.

Former Ohio State football coach and ex-Youngstown State president Jim Tressel in an interview on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Ohio's Lt. Gov. Tressel talks about route he'll take in new position

Karen Kasler

Jim Tressel said his first order of business is to make sure education is lining up with needs of the workforce.

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Analysis: Coach Tressel for governor? Lots of Buckeye fans would call it a touchdown

Howard Wilkinson

The former Ohio State football coach has passed on running for office in the past. Could he make a run for Ohio governor in 2026?

Former Ohio State University football coach and ex-Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel speaks to reporters after Gov. Mike DeWine introduces Tressel as his choice for lieutenant governor. If he's confirmed Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who DeWine chose to replace Vice President JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

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Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel selected as DeWine's new lieutenant governor

Karen Kasler

Gov. Mike DeWine introduced former Ohio State football coach and ex-Youngstown State president Jim Tressel as his new lieutenant governor Monday.