Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is “seriously considering” a run for Ohio governor, his communications adviser told The Hill on Monday.

Dennis Willard said that different people have approached Ryan about running for governor, with some telling him “that they're dissatisfied with the direction the country’s going.”

Willard said Ryan wants to spend time talking to people across Ohio but noted there was no specific timeline around when he might decide. Still, he suggested Ryan wasn’t going to “take too long to make a decision,” noting that others may be interested in running for Ohio governor if the former congressman opts against a bid.

The news of Ryan’s gubernatorial considerations

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