2026 Ohio gubernatorial election
The2026 Ohio gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the nextgovernor of Ohio . The primary elections will take place on May 5, 2026.[ 1] IncumbentRepublican governorMike DeWine is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. The winner of the election will be inaugurated on January 11, 2027.[ 2]
Democrats have not won a gubernatorial election in Ohio sinceTed Strickland was elected governor in2006 , and have not won a statewide race sinceJennifer Brunner defeated incumbentSupreme Court of Ohio associate justiceJudith French in2020 .
Vivek Ramaswamy
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives State officials State senators Andrew Brenner ,state senator from the19th district (2019–present)[ 26] Brian Chavez ,state senator from the30th district (2023–present)[ 26] Jerry Cirino ,state senator from the18th district (2021–present)[ 26] Theresa Gavarone , majority leader of theOhio Senate (2025–present) from the2nd district (2019–present)[ 26] Steve Huffman ,state senator from the5th district (2019–present)[ 26] Terry Johnson ,state senator from the14th district (2019–present)[ 26] George Lang ,state senator from the4th district (2021–present)[ 26] Susan Manchester ,state senator from the12th district (2025–present)[ 26] Rob McColley ,president of the Ohio senate (2025–present) from the1st district (2017–present)[ 34] Sandra O'Brien ,state senator from the32nd district (2021–present)[ 26] Bill Reineke , president pro tempore of theOhio Senate (2025–present) from the26th district (2021–present)[ 26] Michele Reynolds ,state senator from the3rd district (2023–present)[ 26] Kristina Roegner ,state senator from the27th district (2019–present)[ 26] Jane Timken ,state senator from the29th district (2025–present)[ 26] Shane Wilkin ,state senator from the17th district (2023–present)[ 26] State representatives Local officials Party chapters Party officials Individuals Political parties Organizations Labor unions Dave Yost(withdrawn)
Statewide officials Local officials Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[ a] Margin of error Heather Hill Vivek Ramaswamy Dave Yost Other Undecided Bowling Green State University /YouGov [ 67] October 2–14, 2025 287 (RV) – 18% 76% – 6%[ b] – May 16, 2025 Yost withdraws his candidacy[ 13] Bowling Green State University /YouGov [ 68] [ 69] April 18–24, 2025 359 (RV) – 4% 64% 13% 19%[ c] – Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[ 70] April 6–10, 2025 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 1% 71% 10% 11%[ d] 8% – 75% 19% – 6% – 77% – 17%[ e] 6% February 25, 2025 Ramaswamy declares his candidacy Bowling Green State University /YouGov [ 71] February 14–21, 2025 800 (RV) ± 4.0% 9% 61% 24% – 9% National Public Affairs (R)[ 72] [ A] February 2–5, 2025 602 (RV) ± 4.0% – 46% 18% 2%[ f] 34% WPA Intelligence (R)[ 73] [ B] January 28–30, 2025 600 (LV) ± 4.0% – 57% 26% 6%[ g] 10% Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[ 74] [ C] January 26–27, 2025 600 (LV) ± 4.0% – 52% 18% 3%[ h] 27%
Presumptive nominee [ edit ] Amy Acton
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State representatives State senators Local officials Party officials Individuals Labor unions Organizations Libertarian primary [ edit ] Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Amy Acton
Aggregate polls
Source of poll aggregation Dates administered Dates updated Vivek Ramaswamy (R) Amy Acton (D) Other/ Undecided[ l] Margin Race to the WH [ 116] February 19 – December 8, 2025 December 19, 2025 46.2% 44.9% 8.9% Ramaswamy +1.3% RealClearPolitics [ 117] October 2 – December 8, 2025 December 11, 2025 47.5% 46.5% 6.0% Ramaswamy +1.0% Average 46.9% 45.7% 7.4% Ramaswamy +1.2%
Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[ a] Margin of error Vivek Ramaswamy (R) Amy Acton (D) Other Undecided Emerson College [ 118] December 6–8, 2025 850 (RV) ± 3.3% 45% 46% – 9% Data Targeting (R)[ 119] [ D] December 3–8, 2025 603 (LV) ± 4.0% 45% 43% – 12% Bowling Green State University /YouGov [ 67] October 2–14, 2025 800 (RV) ± 4.5% 50% 47% 3%[ m] – Hart Research (D)[ 120] [ E] September 19–22, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.0% 45% 46% – 9% Emerson College [ 121] August 18–19, 2025 1,000 (RV) ± 3.0% 49% 39% – 12% Impact Research (D)[ 122] [ F] July 24–28, 2025 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 47% 46% – 7% Bowling Green State University /YouGov [ 68] [ 69] April 18–24, 2025 800 (RV) ± 4.1% 50% 45% 5%[ n] – February 25, 2025 Ramaswamy declares his candidacy Public Policy Polling (D)[ 123] [ G] February 19–20, 2025 642 (RV) ± 3.9% 44% 45% – 11%
Hypothetical polling
Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Tim Ryan
Dave Yost vs. Amy Acton
Dave Yost vs. Tim Ryan
Jim Tressel vs. Amy Acton
Jim Tressel vs. Tim Ryan
^a b c d e f g h Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear ^ "Someone else" with 6% ^ Jim Tressel with 14% ^ Jim Tressel with 11% ^ Jim Tressel with 17% ^ Robert Sprague and Jeremiah Workman with 1% ^ Robert Sprague with 6% ^ Robert Sprague with 2%; Jeremiah Workman with 1% ^ "Someone else" with 8% ^ "Neither" with 14% ^a b c "Someone else" with 10% ^ Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined. ^ "Someone else" with 3% ^a b "Someone else" with 5% ^ "Someone else" with 4% ^ "Someone else" with 9% ^ "Someone else" with 11% Partisan clients
^ Poll sponsored by Yost's campaign ^ Poll sponsored byClub for Growth ^ Poll sponsored by Ramaswamy's campaign ^ Poll sponsored by T. Roosevelt Action, a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the rights of hunters and anglers across the United States. ^ Poll sponsored by theOhio Federation of Teachers ^ Poll sponsored by Acton's campaign ^a b Poll sponsored by314 Action , an organization dedicated to electing Democratic scientists to public office. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates" .NCSL . May 9, 2025. RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 .^ Muhammad, Mariyam."Can Mike DeWine run for Ohio governor in 2026? What to know about term limits" .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedFebruary 5, 2025 . ^ "Heather Hill (Ohio)" .Ballotpedia . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2026 .^ "Hill announces reality TV actor Stuart Moats as running mate" .SpectrumNews1 . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2026 .^ Dugger, Victoria (December 16, 2025)."Tiffin native announces run for Ohio governor, challenges Vivek Ramaswamy" .WKYC . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 . ^ "Perrysburg gubernatorial candidate announces pick for lieutenant governor" .The Blade . January 12, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 12, 2026 .^ Henry, Megan (February 6, 2026)."Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal" .Ohio Capital Journal . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2026 . ^ Henry, Megan (February 6, 2026)."Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal" .Ohio Capital Journal . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2026 . ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (February 24, 2025)."Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race" .The Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 24, 2025 . ^ Gomez, Henry J. (January 6, 2026)."Vivek Ramaswamy taps Ohio state Senate president as his running mate in campaign for governor" .NBC News . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2026 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 25, 2023)."Ohio Republican bows out of 2026 governor's race" .The Plain Dealer . RetrievedOctober 2, 2023 . ^a b Balmert, Jessie; BeMiller, Haley (February 5, 2025)."Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague to run for secretary of state, backs Ramaswamy for governor" .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedFebruary 5, 2025 . ^a b Jordan, Felicia (May 16, 2025)." 'I am simply not that important' | AG Dave Yost suspends his campaign to be Ohio's governor" .WCPO-TV . RetrievedMay 16, 2025 . ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (March 17, 2025)."Morning Digest, sponsored by Liftoff Campaigns: The Democratic plan to win back one of Pennsylvania's swingiest counties" .The Downballot . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 .Republican Rep. Warren Davidson has endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio's open governorship, ending what little talk there'd been that the congressman might seek the post. ^ Krieg, Daniel Strauss, Gregory (January 17, 2025)."DeWine expected to name state Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Senate seat vacated by Vance" .CNN . RetrievedJanuary 17, 2025 .Pressed on his previous interest in being governor, and the decision to accept the appointment to the US Senate, Husted said he 'switched my mind probably 100 times.' {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link )^ Jacobs, Chris (September 22, 2025)."U.S. Sen. Husted, gubernatorial candidate Ramaswamy endorse each other in key Ohio races" .WLWT . RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 . ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (April 9, 2025)."Trump favorite Jon Husted launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio" .Associated Press . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^a b Trau, Morgan (February 12, 2025)."From gridiron to Statehouse: Could Jim Tressel shake up the Buckeye State's 2026 gubernatorial election" .WEWS-TV . RetrievedFebruary 12, 2025 . ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (February 6, 2025)."Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026" .Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2025 . ^ BeMiller, Haley; Balmert, Jessie (September 19, 2025)."Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel won't run for governor in 2026, clearing GOP field for Ramaswamy" .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedSeptember 19, 2025 . ^a b Ashleigh, Fields (February 25, 2025)."Trump, Musk endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race" .The Hill . RetrievedFebruary 26, 2025 . ^ Henninger, Taylor (October 16, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy to make campaign stop in Ashland on Friday" .Ashland Source . RetrievedOctober 17, 2025 . ^a b c Wright, David (February 24, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy announces 2026 bid for Ohio governor" .CNN . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^ Chenoweth, Doral (September 22, 2025)."Ohio Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorse each other" .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedSeptember 23, 2025 . ^ Sinha, Anand (April 23, 2025)."Senator Lummis backs Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor" .TheStreet . RetrievedApril 23, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Kasler, Karen (March 24, 2025)."Moreno, state senators add to list of endorsements for Ramaswamy over Yost for Ohio governor" .WYSO . RetrievedMarch 24, 2025 . ^a b c Tobias, Andrew; Zuckerman, Jake (November 13, 2025)."This former Ohio governor backed Sherrod Brown in 2024. Now he's with Vivek Ramaswamy" .Signal Ohio . RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 . ^ Windsor, Jack (March 14, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy scores another endorsement in bid for Ohio governor" .The Ohio Press Network . RetrievedMarch 14, 2025 . ^a b Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (April 9, 2025)."Morning Digest: Democrats land first major candidate for top 2026 Senate race" .The Downballot . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^a b Wartman, Scott; Balmert, Jessie (February 24, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy running for Ohio governor. Wants to end income, property taxes" .The Cincinnati Enquirer . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ Moorwood, Victoria (April 7, 2025)."Yost or Ramaswamy for governor? Where Cincinnati-area Republicans stand" .The Cincinnati Enquirer . RetrievedApril 7, 2025 . ^ Balmert, Jessie (January 7, 2026)."Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine endorses Vivek Ramaswamy as successor" .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2026 . ^a b c Wartman, Scott; Coolidge, Alexander; Goldman, Annie; Newberry, Patricia Gallagher (August 5, 2025)."Cultural reawakening' part of reducing crime, Ramaswamy tells packed Cincinnati town hall" .The Cincinnati Enquirer . RetrievedNovember 11, 2025 . ^ McColley, Rob (March 14, 2025)."To the editor: Ohio needs bold leadership; that's why I'm for Ramaswamy" .Toledo Blade . RetrievedMarch 14, 2025 . ^ Kreemer, Avrey (July 15, 2025)."Plummer announces Senate bid, setting up primary race between feuding lawmakers" .Dayton Daily News . RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^ Burton, Terry (October 6, 2025)."Vivek visits city for fundraiser" .Sandusky Register . RetrievedNovember 30, 2025 . ^ Ferguson, Ron (March 3, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy is the outsider Ohio needs to take on the establishment" .The Cincinnati Enquirer . RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^a b Skolnick, David (April 22, 2025)."Yost hopes for nod from Trump" .The Vindicator . RetrievedNovember 30, 2025 . ^ Huffman, Matt (July 15, 2025)."Matt Huffman: Ramaswamy has the right approaches" .Lima News . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^ Moorwood, Victoria (April 7, 2025)."Yost or Ramaswamy for governor? Where Cincinnati-area Republicans stand" .The Cincinnati Enquirer . RetrievedNovember 30, 2025 . ^ Zenner, Stephen (February 26, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy aims for Ohio" .Toledo Free Press . RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^ "Warren County Republican Party Officially Endorses Ramaswamy for Governor and Husted for U.S. Senate in 2026" .Warren County Post . August 19, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 8, 2026 .^ Kreemer, Avery (May 9, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy bid for governor boosted by early Ohio GOP endorsement" .Dayton Daily News . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (May 25, 2025)."How Vivek Ramaswamy has steamrolled the GOP field in Ohio's governor race" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedJuly 18, 2025 . ^a b Balmert, Jessie (April 25, 2025)."Trump is backing Ramaswamy for Ohio governor. Who has endorsed in race to replace DeWine?" .Columbus Dispatch .USA Today . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ Fernandes, Jocelyn (February 25, 2025)."Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor bid: Elon Musk wishes 'good luck, full endorsement', Donald Trump says 'SPECIAL' " .mint . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ Donaldson, Sarah (May 9, 2025)."Ramaswamy secures Ohio GOP's early endorsement for governor in contested 2026 race" .WVXU . RetrievedMay 9, 2025 . ^ "Armenian National Committee of America Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor" . May 7, 2025. RetrievedMay 7, 2025 .^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 4, 2025)."State pushes safety grants for Ohio schools amid rising gun violence: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland.com . Cleveland.com. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2025 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (November 20, 2025)."Ohio lawmakers pass glut of bills during marathon 'mini lame duck' session: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland.com . Cleveland.com. RetrievedDecember 18, 2025 . ^ Ehrmantraut, Amanda."Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election" (PDF) .Ohio Chamber of Commerce . RetrievedJuly 24, 2025 . ^ "Ohio Grain Farmers Make Historic Endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy" .Ohio Corn & Wheat . August 12, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 .^ "OREIA Political Action Committee (OREIAPAC)" .Ohio Real Estate Investors Association . RetrievedNovember 8, 2025 .^ "RTLACO Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy" .Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio . RetrievedDecember 18, 2025 .^ "Vivek Ramaswamy accepts VFAF Veterans for America First endorsement for Ohio Governer" .Veterans for America First . April 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 8, 2025 .^ Skolnick, David (September 24, 2025)."Ramaswamy gets sixth union endorsement" .The Vindicator . RetrievedSeptember 25, 2025 . ^ "Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lands more labor support in Ohio governor bid" .NBC News . NBCUniversal. September 10, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 7, 2025 .^ "CBCTC endorses Ramaswamy for governor" .Portsmouth Daily Times . September 2, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 .^ Millard, Katie (September 23, 2025)."Who are unions backing in 2026? Ramaswamy, Brown draw early support" .WCMH-TV . RetrievedOctober 11, 2025 . ^ "Northwest Ohio trades council endorses Ramaswamy for governor" .The Blade . August 29, 2025. RetrievedAugust 29, 2025 .^ Talcott, Shelby (September 19, 2025)."Ramaswamy nabs Teamsters endorsement" .Semafor . RetrievedSeptember 19, 2025 . ^ Staff, WSYX (November 9, 2025)."Ohio Laborers' District Council endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026" .WSXY . RetrievedNovember 12, 2025 . ^ "Some Ohio unions split endorsements between Ramaswamy, Brown" . The Columbus Dispatch. September 18, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 .^ "Blackwell endorses Yost in Ohio governor's race" .The Crescent-News . February 5, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 24, 2025 .^ Pelzer, Jeremy (March 3, 2025)."Ramaswamy, Yost split Ohio sheriff endorsements in 2026 Republican governor's race" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ "Ohio GOP endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy in May; AG Dave Yost still says it was the 'wrong choice' " .Ohio Capital Journal . December 17, 2025. RetrievedDecember 27, 2025 .^a b c d Alexander, Robert; Miller, Melissa; Jackson, David J.; Boston, Joshua (October 19, 2025)."Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters, October 2025 Toplines" .Bowling Green State University . RetrievedOctober 19, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h Alexander, Robert (April 29, 2025)."Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Tabs" .Bowling Green State University . RetrievedApril 30, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h Alexander, Robert (April 29, 2025)."Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Toplines Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Toplines" .Bowling Green State University . RetrievedApril 30, 2025 . ^ Fabrizio, Tony; Lee, David; Tunis, Travis (April 14, 2025)."Trump Endorsement Propels Ramaswamy Into Huge Lead in Republican Primary" (PDF) .Fabrizio, Lee & Associates . RetrievedApril 15, 2025 . ^a b Fortinsky, Sarah (March 4, 2025)."Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing" .The Hill . RetrievedMarch 13, 2025 . ^ Clark, Justin (February 18, 2025)."National Public Affairs Polling - 2026 Ohio Governor Republican Primary Research" (PDF) .National Public Affairs . RetrievedFebruary 25, 2025 . ^ Allen, Bryon (February 3, 2025)."Recent WPA Intelligence Poll Shows Vivek Ramasway With a Commanding Lead in the Republican primary for Ohio Governor" (PDF) .Club for Growth . RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 . ^ Fabrizio, Tony (January 28, 2025)."Ramasway is the overwhelming frontrunner in GOP Race for Ohio governor" .DocumentCloud . RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 . ^ Buchanan, Tyler (January 7, 2025)."Acton announces run for Ohio governor" .Axios . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2025 . ^ "Secretary LaRose Releases List of Candidates Filing for Statewide Office" .Ohio Secretary of State . February 4, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 5, 2026 .^ Trau, Morgan (January 7, 2026)."Amy Acton chooses former Ohio Democratic Party leader David Pepper as running mate" .Ohio Capital Journal . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2026 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (August 12, 2025)."Sherrod Brown to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging Jon Husted" .The Plain Dealer . RetrievedAugust 12, 2025 . ^a b Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (January 5, 2026)."Morning Digest: Get caught up on all the latest election news with The Downballot!" . RetrievedJanuary 5, 2026 . ^a b c Solender, Andrew (April 10, 2025)."House leaders face growing horde of members grasping for higher office" .Axios . RetrievedMay 9, 2025 . ^a b Gonzales, Nathan (February 12, 2025)."House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority" .Roll Call . RetrievedFebruary 12, 2025 . ^ Henry, Megan (June 12, 2025)."Ohio House Dem Leader Russo on plans, 'There will be more time for this discussion at a later point' " .Ohio Capital Journal . RetrievedAugust 1, 2025 . ^ Henry, Megan (August 21, 2025)."Former Ohio House Democratic leader Allison Russo is running for Ohio Secretary of State" .Ohio Capital Journal . RetrievedAugust 21, 2025 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (November 21, 2025)."Tim Ryan rules out run for Ohio governor, leaving Amy Acton as presumptive Democratic nominee" . cleveland. RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^ @JacobForOhio (December 19, 2025)."After talking it over with my friends and family I have decided to suspend my campaign for Ohio Governor. I would like to thank everyone who supported the campaign from the beginning. I would like to officially endorse @amyactonoh for Governor" (Tweet ). RetrievedFebruary 3, 2026 – viaTwitter . ^ "Week in review: October 5, 2025" .The Ohio Society of CPAs . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 .^a b c Pelzer, Jeremy (September 23, 2025)."Ex-Ohio Gov. Dick Celeste endorses Amy Acton to take his old job" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedSeptember 25, 2025 . ^ Staver, Anna (October 3, 2025)."Government shutdown impacts federal court cases in Ohio: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedOctober 3, 2025 .Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Jim Petro, a Republican former Ohio attorney general and state auditor, according to theYoungstown Vindicator ^ Larkin, Brent (November 16, 2025)."Why would Tim Ryan want to play spoiler in this race?" .The Plain Dealer . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 .A small army of prominent Democrats have already endorsed her, including the state's only two living Democratic ex-governors, Dick Celeste and Ted Strickland. ^a b Staver, Anna (September 12, 2025)."JD Vance changes 9/11 plans to honor Charlie Kirk in Utah: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland News . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 . ^ "Valley politicians support Acton for governor" .Tribune Chronicle .^a b c d "State representatives, legislators endorse Acton for governor" .Portsmouth Daily Times . September 19, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 6, 2026 .^a b "State representatives, legislators endorse Acton for governor" .Portsmouth Daily Times . September 19, 2025. RetrievedOctober 19, 2025 .^ Pelzer, Jeremy (October 15, 2025)."Hemp THC drinks, candy remain legal in Ohio as judge temporarily freezes ban: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedOctober 21, 2025 .Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Ohio Senate Minority Whip Kent Smith, a Euclid Democrat. ^ McGowan, Mary Frances (October 1, 2025)."Ohio congressional redistricting process hits dead end: Capitol Letter" .Cleveland.com . RetrievedOctober 21, 2025 .Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Cuyahoga County Council President Dale Miller, as well as Cuyahoga County Councilmembers Robert Schleper Jr. and Sunny Simon. ^a b c d Sanderson, Emily (November 24, 2025)."Cincinnati's Aftab Pureval joins three Ohio mayors backing Amy Acton for governor" .WLWT . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 . ^ "Former Mayor of Dayton Nan Whaley Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Governor" .Circleville Herald . August 21, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 8, 2025 .^ "Week in review: November 16, 2026" .The Ohio Society of CPAs . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 .^ " 'From Youngstown kid to another,' TV star Ed O'Neill endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor" .WSYX . August 27, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 8, 2025 .^ Tobias, Andrew (November 21, 2025)."Democrat Tim Ryan passes on running in Ohio governor's race" .Signal Ohio . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2026 . ^ Halperin, Eric (February 14, 2026)."Dr. Amy Acton endorsed by Ohio's largest union" .Fox 8 Cleveland WJW . RetrievedFebruary 15, 2026 . ^ Balmert, Jessie (December 4, 2025)."Unions back Amy Acton, pledge to fight against Vivek Ramaswamy" .Cincinnati Enquirer .The Columbus Dispatch . RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 . ^ Mosca, Zach (December 3, 2025)."UAW endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor" .WFMJ-TV . RetrievedDecember 3, 2025 . ^a b Pelzer, Jeremy (November 16, 2025)."Labor lining up with Ramaswamy illustrates how a Democrat base of support has shifted" .The Plain Dealer . RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 . ^ https://www.oft-aft.org/press/ohio-federation-teachers-endorses-amy-acton-governor ^ "314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Amy Acton For Ohio Governor, as a Guardian of Public Health" .314action.org . June 18, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 10, 2025 .^a b "CDA and CDOH are proud to endorse Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio!" . February 3, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 5, 2026 .^ "EMILYs List Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor" .emilyslist.org . November 5, 2025. RetrievedNovember 6, 2025 .^ Otterbein, Holly (August 18, 2025)."Former Sen. Sherrod Brown launches Ohio Senate campaign" .Politico . RetrievedAugust 19, 2025 . ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (January 6, 2026)."Ohio Libertarians, state's lone third party, lining up candidates for top 2026 races" . Cleveland.com. RetrievedJanuary 6, 2026 . ^ Ohio, Press release written and provided by the Libertarian Party of (January 9, 2026)."Don Kissick announces candidacy for governor of Ohio, names James Mills as lieutenant governor running mate" .Your Hometown Stations . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2026 . ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026" .Race to the WH . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 .^ "2026 Governor" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 .^ "Gubernatorial Ratings" .Inside Elections . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 .^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings" .Cook Political Report . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 .^ "2025-2026 Governor Polling" .Race to the White House . RetrievedNovember 7, 2025 .^ "2026 Ohio Governor - Ramaswamy vs. Acton" .RealClearPolitics.com . RetrievedNovember 7, 2025 .^ "Ohio 2026 Poll: Democrats Make Gains in Races for Governor and US Senate" .Emerson College Polling . December 11, 2025. RetrievedDecember 11, 2025 .^ "OHIO STATEWIDE SURVEY" (PDF) .Constant Contact . RetrievedDecember 18, 2025 .^ "OFT Poll: Ohio Governor's Race a Toss Up; Acton Outpaces Ramaswamy on Favorability | Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO" .OFT AFT . November 5, 2025. RetrievedNovember 6, 2025 .^a b "Ohio 2026 Poll:Ramaswamy leads Democratic candidates in potential Gubernatorial matchups" .Emerson College Polling . August 21, 2025. RetrievedAugust 21, 2025 .^ "Ohio Statewide Poll Findings" (PDF) .Impact Research . August 5, 2025. RetrievedAugust 12, 2025 .^a b Williams, Jim (February 24, 2025)."Acton Leads Ramaswamy in Gubernatorial Matchup" (PDF) .314 Action . RetrievedFebruary 25, 2025 . Official campaign websites
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