2026 Ohio gubernatorial election
Ohio's 2026 governor's race features Republican Vivek Ramaswamy (who won the May 2026 primary with 82.4% of the vote) against Democratic Dr. Amy Acton and Libertarian Don Kissick. Neither Ramaswamy nor Acton has held elected office, making this a historic race. The outcome will shape state policy on taxes, education, abortion, and more for the next four years.
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Sources
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Governor_of_Ohio
Vivek Ramaswamy (R) defeated Casey Putsch (R) and Heather Hill (R) (Disqualified, still on ballot) in the Republican primary for Governor of Ohio on May 5, 2026.
Columbus Dispatch / Jessie Balmert — https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2026/10/04/ohio-governor-candidates-amy-acton-and-vivek-ramaswamy-on-the-issues/88588933007
Whoever wins in November, Ohio's next governor will be someone who has never held elected office.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Vote for Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, who emphasizes healthcare, targeted tax relief, and protecting reproductive rights.
- Vote for Libertarian Don Kissick, who supports individual liberties and smaller government across the board.
- Remain undecided — learn more about each candidate's detailed policy positions before deciding.
- Vote for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who promises to eliminate the income tax and reform universities.
- Vote Republican down the ballot and support Ramaswamy as part of a broader conservative realignment in Ohio.