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Ramaswamy Leads Ohio GOP Primary; Acton Faces Challenges

4/15/2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a billionaire and former presidential candidate, is the Republican frontrunner in Ohio's governor primary.
He has endorsements including from U.S. President Donald Trump and has raised nearly $40 million.
Dr. Amy Acton is the presumptive Democratic nominee and known for Ohio's Covid-era health policy.
Acton has raised about $9.3 million and faces a state where no Democrat has held the governorship for 15 years.

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a billionaire and former presidential candidate, is the Republican frontrunner in Ohio's governor primary.
He has endorsements including from U.S. President Donald Trump and has raised nearly $40 million.
Dr. Amy Acton is the presumptive Democratic nominee and known for Ohio's Covid-era health policy.
Acton has raised about $9.3 million and faces a state where no Democrat has held the governorship for 15 years.