CINCINNATI — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won’t run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn’t going to seek a third term in 2022.
The eighth-term congressman’s name surfaced soon after Portman’s announcement as a potential strong contender in what’s expected to be a crowded GOP field.
Six-term Rep. Bill Johnson, from heavily pro-Trump southeast Ohio, former Rep. Jim Renacci from northeast Ohio and former state Treasurer Josh Mandel, and at least two current Ohio Cabinet officials, are viewed as potential GOP candidates.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced this week he would not seek the office.
Several Democrats are weighing a run, including Rep. Tim Ryan and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley.
Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has confirmed he is considering a run and speculation has surrounded former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton.