Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) has decided against a run for Ohio governor, leaving Dr. Amy Acton with a clear lane for the Democratic nomination.

“After careful consideration, much prayer and reflection, and after long conversations with my family, my closest friends and advisors, I’ve made the decision not to run for governor in 2026,” Ryan said in a statement.

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Ryan, 52, spent more than 20 years representing the Youngstown region in Congress and previously ran for both president and U.S. Senate. Though he said last year he had no plans to seek

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