Former Republican Congressman Jim Renacci, who's challenging Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in next year's GOP primary, has picked a running mate with ties to Southwest Ohio.
Jim Renacci announced on Thursday that he has selected Joe Knopp of Springboro as his running mate. Knopp is a Christian filmmaker with no political experience. He made a documentary released in 2020 about Trump.
Trump has yet to endorse anyone in the Republican primary for governor. Renacci's campaign said in a statement that Knopp has a very close relationship with the Trump family.
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