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Ohio Governor Race Tightens: Acton Leads Ramaswamy

4/21/2026

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Story summary
  • A recent poll shows a close race for Ohio's governorship between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
  • Some polls indicate Acton leading Ramaswamy by a narrow margin.
  • Governor Mike DeWine defended Acton against Ramaswamy's attack ad, which accused her of abusing power during the 2020 election delay.
  • Analysts note Acton's pandemic visibility may be a liability, but she could benefit from a national mood unfavorable to Trump.
  • The Ohio primary is set for May 5, and the general election will occur on November 3.