Hardin’s Parade Play Sparks Mayor Rumors | Columbus News

Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin turned heads at the Doo Dah parade with his “Hardin Run Club,” complete with cheeky signs like “The rumors are true! I’m running a five-K” and “No comment, just cardio,” sparking wild speculation he’s eyeing a mayoral run against Andrew Ginther. While Hardin insists he’s just having fun and hasn’t officially declared anything, the mayor’s camp is ready for debate, calling for a vigorous conversation with voters. Former Mayor Michael B. Coleman downplayed the race as “hypothetical,” but the political buzz is undeniable — Hardin’s playful move may be a masterclass in subtle political signaling as the next election cycle looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c98109a91deb35f4