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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Opts Not to Run Against Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor

The announcement eases the path for the former Republican presidential candidate and billionaire biotech entrepreneur.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel Opts Not to Run Against Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor
Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel talks with the media before the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 12, 2015. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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After months of speculation that he would enter the race, former Ohio State University head football coach and current Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said on Sept. 19 that he would not run for governor.

Tressel’s decision eases the path to Columbus for billionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who announced his Ohio gubernatorial bid in February.
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