LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — With Ohio’s 2026 primary season already beginning to stir, Democrats gathered Thursday night in Lewis Center for a major fundraiser supporting the Delaware County Democratic Party.

The event comes amid growing anticipation over several high-profile races and a primary field that is beginning to take shape on both sides of the aisle.

Dr. Amy Acton, currently the only declared Democratic candidate for governor, could soon face a challenger.

A spokesperson for former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who lost a 2022 U.S. Senate race to now–Vice President JD Vance, said this week he will decide by the end of next month whether to enter the race.

Asked about the possibility of Ryan joining the race, Acton stayed focused on her own campaign.

“I’m focused on my race, and Tim Ryan’s

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