2026 Ohio governor's race

Incumbent: Mike DeWine (Republican) · not seeking re-election in this race

Amy ActonOhio Democratic Party47.2%

Vivek RamaswamyOhio Republican Party47.1%

vsActon +0.16 polls

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Public polling

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Declared candidates

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Amy Acton
Ohio Democratic Party
Stated positions (12) ▾
- Abortion: Supports protecting reproductive freedom including access to safe legal abortion care, contraception, fertility treatments and miscarriage care. [1]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports enforcing immigration laws lawfully while providing training for law enforcement. [1][2]
- Crime & policing: Supports rebuilding state and local partnerships and fully funding police and public safety resources.

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Pollster	Date	Acton (O)	Ramaswamy (O)	Spread
IJR Average	6 polls	47.2	47.1	Acton+0.1
Wedgewood Polls	8/14	47	46	Acton+1
Fox News	8/13	48	50	Ramaswamy+2
Wedgewood	8/11 – 8/13	47	46	Acton+1