Ryan launched a longshot bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, betting that his blue-collar background and deep ties to the industrial Youngstown region would appeal to ancestral Democratic voters who had helped send Trump to the White House in 2016.
But his campaign failed to pick up momentum, and he dropped out of the nominating contest months before the Iowa caucuses.
Despite his unsuccessful presidential campaign, Ryan has been floated as a top contender for the Senate in Ohio. Portman’s announcement earlier this year that he would not seek reelection in 2022 turbocharged speculation that Ryan could make a run for the seat.
Mayor Ginther, local leaders call for peace
The plea is in response to recent events that have happened locally and nationally, and comes ahead of a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Credit: WBNS 10TV Author: Emily Oliver Updated: 4:26 PM EDT April 19, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio Mayor Andrew Ginther and other Columbus-area elected officials called for peace during a press conference on Monday.
The plea is in response to recent events that have happened locally and nationally, according to a release from Mayor Ginther’s office. It also comes as closing arguments are presented in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
Tim Ryan posts $1.2 million fundraising quarter, doubling previous best as he considers Senate bid Seth A. Richardson, cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Rep. Tim Ryan, a Niles Democrat, reported raising more than $1 million in the first quarter of 2021, a significant boost over his previous fundraising as he openly mulls a bid for Senate.
In a release, Ryan’s campaign said he raised $1.2 million in the first three months of 2021 and currently has $1 million in the bank. Of those donations, 88% were from small-dollar donors of $200 or less.
“Grassroots support for Tim Ryan continues to grow as Ohioans recognize a strong and authentic leader who fights every day to cut workers in on the deal,” said Dennis Willard, spokesman for Tim Ryan for Congress.
Former state GOP chair launches Senate bid in Ohio politico.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from politico.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted were joined by JobsOhio, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children s Hospital, Franklin County, the City of Columbus, and state legislators to unveil the Columbus Innovation District. The Columbus Innovation District will bring together globally recognized education and healthcare research institutions to bolster the creation of in-demand jobs and fuel $3 billion in economic impact for Columbus and Ohio over the next 10 years.
The Columbus Innovation District will be a hub for innovation and growth in Ohio, expanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities, positioning Ohio to compete nationally for growing tech and healthcare employers.