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Democrat
Tim Ryan
Democratic candidate for Governor in Ohio
Democrat
Tim Ryan
Democratic candidate for Governor in Ohio
Ohio Democratic Governor nominee?
$46.9K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Tim Ryan is trading at 0% to win the Ohio Democratic Governor nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age53 years old (Jul 16, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBowling Green State University (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsTimothy John Ryan is an American politician and attorney who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 2003 to 2023, after serving in the Ohio State Senate (2000–2002). He ran for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2022. Ryan earned a B.S. from Bowling Green State University and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center (now University of New Hampshire School of Law).
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 16, 2026
Tim Ryan is being mentioned in the context of Ohio’s 2026 elections, where Democrats are seen as more competitive again in both the governor’s race and the Senate race. Recent coverage says Ohio has shifted into a key battleground, with outside groups and party strategists focusing heavily on the state. The reporting does not give any new direct action or statement from Ryan himself, so the picture is mostly about the race environment around him.
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Articles
NNewsweek3 months ago
GOP Chances of Losing Senate as Two Seats Become Tossups
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Ccleveland.com3 months ago
two primary bill: what Senate Bill 382 would change
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CNCable News Network25 days ago
Midwest red states are back in play for Democrats
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AOArkansas Online5 months ago
GOP to spend on Ohio Sen. Husted
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Latest Polls
Ohio Democratic Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Tim Ryan currently averages 34.3%, ranking third in this race, 4.3 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 34.3%Position: thirdMargin: -4.3 ptsLatest poll: 41.0% (Oct 2 - 14)Polls included: 3
Average recalculated from polls through Oct 2 - 14.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total 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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