
In 2026
The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election is set for November 3, 2026, to replace term-limited incumbent Republican Mike DeWine.
Republican entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faces former state health director Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee.
The race is a key Midwest tossup in the 2026 midterm elections, with Ramaswamy holding the advantage of high-profile GOP and presidential endorsements.
A Ramaswamy victory would maintain Republican control of Ohio's governorship, while an Acton win would hand the state to Democrats for the first time since 2010.
Note: The market resolves to "Yes" if a Republican is inaugurated; since Ramaswamy is the Republican nominee, his winning the election is the condition for a "Yes" resolution.
Amy Acton became the sole Democratic nominee for Ohio Governor as no other candidate filed by the deadline, with former Ohio Democratic Party chair David Pepper joining as her running mate.
Wikipediaohiocapitaljournal.comVivek Ramaswamy won the Republican primary for Ohio Governor, cementing his status as the presumptive nominee after securing endorsements from the Ohio GOP and President Donald Trump.
daytondailynews.comA Fox News poll shows Republican Vivek Ramaswamy leading Democrat Amy Acton by 1 point, with Ramaswamy at 50% and Acton at 49% among registered voters.
270towin.comOhio gubernatorial general election debate between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton (scheduled date inferred from typical October debate calendars for midterms).
daytondailynews.comGeneral election voting day for the Ohio Governor, determining the winner of the race.
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Vivek Ramaswamy has secured endorsements from the Ohio GOP and President Donald Trump, effectively making him the presumptive Republican nominee and consolidating conservative support.
daytondailynews.comRamaswamy holds a slight lead in the most recent major poll, with 50% support compared to Acton's 49% among registered voters as of June 3, 2026.
270towin.comOhio is rated as a "Lean R" (Lean Republican) state by multiple election analysts, giving the Republican candidate a structural advantage in the state's electorate.
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Amy Acton previously held a 14-point favorability rating advantage over Ramaswamy in early surveys, suggesting strong name recognition and public trust as a former health director.
Yahoo NewsThe race is projected as a "Tossup" by several election forecasters, indicating that the 1-point margin is statistically insignificant and the outcome remains highly uncertain.
WikipediaActon maintained a strong lead over potential Democratic contender Tim Ryan in a hypothetical primary (50%-41%), demonstrating her ability to unify the Democratic base without a divisive primary fight.
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