Former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton jumped into the 2018 governor’s race Tuesday, bringing a solid track record of election wins and fundraising that could position her as the initial Democratic front-runner. The 53-year-old lawyer from Barberton served three terms in Congress and eight years in the state Legislature, where she was the youngest woman ever elected at age 29. She also served on her local city and county councils.
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Betty Sutton joins Democratic race for governor. Is Nan Whaley next? Ohio Politics Roundup
Former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, left, has entered the Democratic race for Ohio governor. Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, right, could be next.
Contenders crowd potential 2018 political field in Ohio
For Republicans, that means working to avert a collision in 2018 among three high-profile gubernatorial hopefuls. For out-of-power Democrats, the challenge is to find any available candidate with the political clout and statewide name recognition to win the governor’s race.