Ohio, Jim Tressel and Lt. Gov

Will Jim Tressel run for governor in 2026? All eyes on former Ohio State coach
Former OSU football coach Jim Tressel, now Ohio's lieutenant governor, said he wouldn't rule out a run for governor in 2026.
New Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel: Mike DeWine’s political heir or caretaker?
Gov. Mike DeWine’s surprise pick last week of Jim Tressel to become his lieutenant governor quickly got Capitol Square talking: does DeWine want Tressel to be his political caretaker, or his political successor?
Former OSU football coach Jim Tressel sworn in as Ohio's 67th lieutenant governor
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was sworn in as lieutenant governor in front of hundreds of officeholders, family members and other guests – including some of his former players.
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel replaces Sen. Jon Husted, who took over Vice President JD Vance's Senate seat last month.
Opinion
DeWine’s telling pick of Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor: editorial
Jim Tressel possesses something a lot of politicians lack, as cleveland.com’s Terry Pluto, who’s known Tressel a long time, noted in a column this week: He has character. And character can count for a lot,
'I’m totally humbled and excited': Jim Tressel sworn in as Ohio's next lieutenant governor
Jim Tressel will fill the void left by former Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who was tapped by Gov. Mike DeWine to replace Vice President JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.
Opinion
Jim Tressel is a fine pick for Ohio lieutenant governor | Opinion
Cheers for Mike DeWine, for reaching way outside the tired, stale Statehouse pack, picking instead a distinguished Ohioan to be lieutenant governor.
Jim Tressel sworn in as Ohio’s new lieutenant governor
Jim Tressel is officially the state’s new lieutenant governor. The former football coach and president of Youngstown State University was sworn in Friday to become 67TH Lieutenant Governor in the
Ex-Ohio State star has 2-word reaction to Jim Tressel being nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Terrelle Pryor had a supportive reaction to Jim Tressel being nominated as lieutenant governor of Ohio on Monday.
Jim Tressel Inaugurated as Ohio’s 67th Lieutenant Governor in Ohio Statehouse Ceremony
Jim Tressel was sworn in as Ohio's 67th lieutenant governor at a ceremony officiated by Justice Patrick DeWine.
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio’s lieutenant governor
Former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel has been confirmed as Ohio's next lieutenant governor. State senators and representatives affirmed Ohio Gov.
Political strategists weigh in on whether Jim Tressel could win if he ran in 2026: Capitol Letter
In a Jan. 4, 2011 file photo, then-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel signals for a timeout during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college ...
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Tressel could be hard to beat in 2026 governor’s race
Before Gov. Mike DeWine met with Jim Tressel on Feb. 1, he already made up his mind to offer the former football coach and retired Youngstown State University president the opportunity to be his ...