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Ohio Democratic Governor nominee?
$46.9K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age52 years old (Jul 16, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundPolitician
EducationOhio State University (BA)
Notable personal detailsTim Ryan is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2023, representing northeastern Ohio (including Ohio's 13th district after 2013 redistricting). He previously worked as a congressional aide and became known for a working-class economic message, including a 2019 run for the Democratic presidential nomination and a 2022 campaign for U.S. Senate. In November 2025, he announced he would not run for governor of Ohio in 2026.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports asking the wealthiest Americans and big corporations to pay their fair share of taxes, opposes broad tax cuts for the wealthy, and favors targeted investments (infrastructure, manufacturing, workforce development) paid in part by revenue from higher taxes on top earners and corporations.
Healthcare
Supports universal coverage and endorses Medicare-for-All as a long-term goal but favors an incremental approach that preserves private coverage during the transition, including backing a public option or Medicare buy-in as the next step.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that expands legal pathways and protections for Dreamers and asylum seekers while also backing strengthened border security through technology and increased personnel rather than large-scale wall expansion. Backs a pathway to citizenship and increased refugee admissions and opposes family separations and mass deportations of Dreamers. Advocates focusing enforcement on criminals and national security threats rather than abolishing ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the abortion rights previously protected by Roe v. Wade and identifies as pro-choice, while saying he opposes most late-term abortions except in medical emergencies. Endorsed by pro-choice groups and has said he would work to protect and expand access to abortion and related protections at the federal level.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in clean energy and manufacturing in Ohio, backing policies to reduce emissions and protect air and water while also endorsing transitional use of natural gas and measures to keep energy affordable. Emphasizes revitalizing domestic clean-energy manufacturing and has supported major federal climate-related legislation and funding for energy assistance and weatherization.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal/expanded background checks and has called for a ban on assault-style weapons; advocates closing loopholes that allow private sales without checks and has urged Congress to pass background-check legislation. Emphasizes restricting access to “weapons of war” as part of reducing mass shootings and protecting public safety.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Tim Ryan is in the news as Ohio’s Secretary of State has confirmed the slate of candidates for the May 5, 2026 primary election, which includes major statewide races. The election coverage also highlights new absentee-ballot timing rules and key voter registration deadlines that will shape the primary. Separate reporting on tariffs and the political fallout in battleground states is driving broader campaign debate, with Democrats criticizing the policy.
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Articles
CCCincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer4 months ago
Who qualified for the 2026 Ohio primary election? See names, key dates
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PPOLITICO4 months ago
Republicans quietly celebrate the demise of tariffs. That relief might not last.
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WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Ramaswamy takes $10 million ad buy after out
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Polls
Ohio Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Total raisedCash on hand
$57.8M
$43.3M
$28.9M
$14.4M
$0
2022
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$57.8M
$56.5K
$57.7M
$2.4M
Source: FEC
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