JIM RENACCI

Jim Renacci raised a paltry $22,000 during the first three weeks of his gubernatorial campaign, leading Ohio Republicans to question his chances of ousting Gov. Mike DeWine in next April’s GOP primary.

Renacci claims he has polling showing that many Ohio GOP base voters don't support DeWine.

Rob Portman, R-Ohio, speaks to members of the media outside a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Portman said Monday, Jan. 25 that he won't seek reelection and plans to end a career in federal government spanning more than three decades. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)CINCINNATI – Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. The former star college wrestler's style doesn't reflect that of Portman, a career establishment Republican with a reputation for bipartisanship. AdTrump rewarded Jordan, 56, for his steady support by giving him the Presidential Medal of Freedom before leaving office this month.