Summary
A recent poll shows Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has a small lead over Democratic candidate Amy Acton in the Ohio governor race, with 45 percent to Acton’s 43 percent and 12 percent of voters undecided. Both candidates have focused their campaigns on issues like affordability and cost of living. This race is notable as Ohio has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006.
Key Facts
- Vivek Ramaswamy leads Amy Acton by two points (45% to 43%) in a poll.
- 12% of voters remain undecided.
- Amy Acton is viewed favorably by 28% of voters, which is 6% lower than Ramaswamy's favorable rating.
- A survey showed 36% of voters had never heard of Acton, while 18% hadn't heard of Ramaswamy.
- Democratic candidates have not won a governor's race in Ohio since 2006.
- Ramaswamy has raised over $20 million for his campaign.
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost did not endorse Ramaswamy despite the Republican Party's support.
