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Ramaswamy, Acton Head Ohio Governor Race; Early Voting Untroubled

5/5/2026

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Story summary

All fifteen Ohio statewide executive offices are open in 2026 because of term limits, making the governor’s race the focal point.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who earned the Ohio Republican Party’s endorsement, and Democrat Amy Acton, former state health director, are the nominees for Ohio governor.
Early voting began April 7 under new laws adding citizenship checks and dropping the four-day mailed-ballot grace period, with officials reporting no widespread problems.

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Story summary

All fifteen Ohio statewide executive offices are open in 2026 because of term limits, making the governor’s race the focal point.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who earned the Ohio Republican Party’s endorsement, and Democrat Amy Acton, former state health director, are the nominees for Ohio governor.
Early voting began April 7 under new laws adding citizenship checks and dropping the four-day mailed-ballot grace period, with officials reporting no widespread problems.