Richard Cordray To Launch Ohio Governor Bid Tuesday, Adviser Says

COLUMBUS, OH — Richard Cordray, the former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who resigned last month, is expected to launch his long-anticipated bid for Ohio governor on Tuesday. The Democrat plans to make the announcement in Grove City, his hometown southwest of Columbus, an adviser to his campaign told The Associated Press.

The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not yet public.

Cordray, 58, is seen as one of the Democrats' strongest candidates to take control of a key swing state from Republicans next year.

He was one of the last major Obama-era holdouts in the Trump administration. He is also a former Ohio attorney general and state treasurer.

Cordray will probably face a bruising battle for Ohio's top job. Five Democrats are already in the race and national Republicans are already steadily attacking his record.

Cordray will use Tuesday's campaign event to discuss his commitment to "making things fairer for Ohio families and creating a system that works for everyone," the adviser said.

In the coming days, Cordray plans to embark on a "kitchen table tour" of the state. He will meet with Democratic activists, community leaders and voters to discuss his vision for the state.

By JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press

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