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- 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.
