Ohio’s 2026 Governor Race Tightens as Acton Edges Ramaswamy by One Point
The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race is heating up, with a close contest between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. A recent poll shows Acton leading by a single point.
Dr. Amy Acton, former director of Ohio's Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the de facto Democratic nominee. She faces competition from potential candidates Tim Ryan and Allison Russo, but is currently unopposed.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur who briefly served under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is the de facto Republican nominee. He has effectively cleared the field of challengers and secured the state party's endorsement.
The poll, conducted by Hart Research on behalf of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, surveyed 800 likely voters. It has a margin of error of +/-3.5%. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race is neck and neck, with Dr. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy vying for the top spot. As the election approaches, both candidates will need to sway voters to secure the win.
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