On the eve of an Ohio Republican Party vote on endorsing for governor next year, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel announced he’s leaving the door open to a primary run as well.

CLEVELAND — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, whose political career began only months ago, confirmed in a statement to NBC News Thursday that he's considering a run for governor in 2026. Tressel, who ...

Jim Tressel thought Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was calling to talk about education. Turns out DeWine tapped him to be the state's lieutenant governor.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel continues to punt the question of whether he is running for governor as some Republican leaders start to make their endorsements. Other GOP politicians are holding back.

The Lake County commissioners have unanimously adopted a special resolution honoring Jim Tressel on his recent appointment as the 67th lieutenant governor of Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine nominated Tresse… ...

If you ask Tressel, he'd say he's taking this new job day-by-day with a "singleness of focus" on serving as Gov. Mike DeWine's No. 2. But Tressel also told the Youngstown Vindicator that he wouldn ...

Jim Tressel now fills 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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was officially sworn in as Ohio's new lieutenant governor on Friday morning. The ceremony took place at the Ohio Statehouse. You can ...

Tressel will take the place of former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted who was named last month to fill the Senate seat that Vice President JD Vance vacated. “He knows Ohio,” said DeWine.

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 ...

Congratulations to Jim Tressel on being confirmed by the Ohio General Assembly to become the next lieutenant governor! He brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and will serve Ohio with ...