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Jim Renacci announces Amy Murray as running mate

Amy Murray gets the nod to join Jim Renacci.

Ohio governor candidate Jim Renacci made it official Monday, picking Cincinnati City Council member Amy Murray as his running mate.

Renacci, a Northeast Ohio U.S. House member, is seeking the Republican nomination to replace Gov. John Kasich, who is term-limited. Murray adds a Southwest Ohio balance.

Two prominent Republicans - Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted - recently united to form a "superticket" with DeWine on top.

Also running for the GOP nomination: Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor.

Democrats in the race include former consumer watchdog Richard Cordray. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill, former state Rep. Connie Pillich, state Sen. Joe Schiavoni, former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley.

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