Cordray expected to announce Ohio gubernatorial bid on Tuesday: report

Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) head Richard CordrayRichard Adams CordrayPoll: Biden, Trump neck and neck in Ohio On The Money: Trump officials struggle to get relief loans out the door | Dow soars more than 1600 points | Kudlow says officials ‘looking at’ offering coronavirus bonds Ex-CFPB director urges agency to ‘act immediately’ to help consumers during pandemic MORE is expected to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.

Cordray, who’s been rumored to be eyeing a bid for some time, will make the announcement in his hometown of Grove City, an adviser told the AP.

Cordray, 58, resigned last month as director of the CFPB, which set off a legal battle over who should serve as his successor. 

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Cordray named deputy director Leandra English as acting director, while President Trump argued he had authority to name an interim replacement, tapping Mick MulvaneyMick MulvaneyTrump names new acting director of legislative affairs 12 things to know today about coronavirus Mulvaney: ‘We’ve overreacted a little bit’ to coronavirus MORE, the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Cordray previously served as Ohio’s attorney general and treasurer.

Five Democrats have already announced they’ll seek the gubernatorial nomination to replace outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R), who cannot seek reelection because of term limits.

Television host and former Cincinnati Mayor Jerry Springer said last week he will not run for the office.