Friday, 22 March 2013 11:16

Sutton Not Running For Governor

Written by  Scott Jennings
Rate this item
(1 Vote)
Betty Sutton Betty Sutton

There's another hat that won't be thrown into the ring for the Ohio Governor's race next year.

In a letter to the Plain Dealer, former Democratic congresswoman Betty Sutton said she will not seek the office in 2014.

She lost her seat on Capitol Hill to Republican Jim Renacci in a re-drawn district last November.

Sutton, from Copley Township, is the latest among prominent state Democrats who have turned down the chance to take on GOP incumbent Governor John Kasich.

It includes congressman Tim Ryan and former Governor Ted Strickland.

One name still out there for the Dems--Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald, who is forming an exploratory committee to look at his chances of winning.
 

Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings joined the newsroom at Rubber City Radio Group in October of 2012. He's no stranger to northeast Ohio, working at WHBC in Canton for two years, and previously covering stories at WFIN in Findlay and WBCO in Bucyrus. Scott's experience also extends beyond news, serving as an announcer for the University of Findlay basketball teams, and hosting other sports shows for WFIN and WBCO. Scott is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a native of Circleville, Ohio. Contact Scott at sjennings@rcrg.net with tips and comments.

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it




AkronNewsNow

Copyright © 2013 AkronNewsNow & Rubber City Radio Group |All Rights Reserved |  1795 West Market Street | Akron, OH 44313 | 330.869.9800