Democrat Rich Cordray announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from his federal post, fueling speculation that he’ll soon announce plans to run for Ohio governor.
He would join a crowded field.
Here’s a look at who has announced and who is rumored for the governor’s race in Ohio.
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ANNOUNCED
William O’Neill, Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Conn Pillich, former state representative
Joe Schiavoni, Ohio Senate Minority Leader
Betty Sutton, former U.S. Representative
Nan Whaley, Dayton Mayor
Republican
Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State
Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative
Mary Taylor, Ohio Lieutenant Governor
RUMORED
Democrat
Richard Cordray, former Ohio Attorney General and Ohio Treasurer
Jerry Springer, former Cincinnati Mayor
Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. Representative