2026 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 3, 2026
| ||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
| Elections in Ohio |
|---|
The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Ohio. The primary elections will take place on May 5, 2026.[1] Incumbent Republican governor Mike DeWine is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. The winner of the election will be inaugurated on January 11, 2027.[2]
Democrats have not won a gubernatorial election in Ohio since Ted Strickland was elected governor in 2006, and have not won a statewide race since Jennifer Brunner defeated incumbent Supreme Court of Ohio associate justice Judith French in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Heather Hill, business owner, and former president of the Morgan County School Board[3]
- Running mate: Stuart Moats, business owner and reality TV star[4]
- Casey Putsch, automotive entrepreneur[5]
- Running mate: Kim Georgeton, Warren County central committee member[6]
- Renea Turner[7]
- Running mate: Jalen Turner[8]
- Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Roivant Sciences and candidate for president in 2024[9]
- Running mate: Rob McColley, president of the Ohio Senate (2025–present) from the 1st district (2017–present)[10]
Withdrawn
- Matt Mayer, former director of the Buckeye Institute[11]
- Robert Sprague, Ohio state treasurer (2019–present) (endorsed Ramaswamy, running for secretary of state)[12]
- Dave Yost, Ohio attorney general (2019–present) and former Ohio state auditor (2011–2019)[13]
Declined
- Warren Davidson, U.S. representative from Ohio's 8th congressional district (2016–present) (endorsed Ramaswamy)[14]
- Jon Husted, U.S. senator (2025–present), former lieutenant governor (2019–2025), and candidate for governor in 2018[15] (endorsed Ramaswamy,[16] running for U.S. Senate)[17]
- Frank LaRose, Ohio secretary of state (2019–present) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 (endorsed Ramaswamy,[18] running for state auditor)[19]
- Jim Tressel, lieutenant governor of Ohio (2025–present)[20]
Endorsements
Vivek Ramaswamy
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[21]
- JD Vance, vice president of the United States (2025–present)[22]
- Elon Musk, former senior advisor to the president (2025) (Independent)[21]
- U.S. senators
- Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee (2019–present)[23]
- Jon Husted, Ohio (2025–present)[24]
- Mike Lee, Utah (2011–present)[23]
- Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming (2021–present)[25]
- Bernie Moreno, Ohio (2025–present)[26]
- Rob Portman, former Ohio (2011–2023)[27]
- Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present)[23]
- U.S. representatives
- Warren Davidson, OH-08 (2016–present)[28]
- Jim Jordan, OH-04 (2007–present)[29]
- Greg Lopez, former CO-04 (2024–2025) (Independent)[30][a]
- Michael Rulli, OH-06 (2024–present)[29]
- David Taylor, OH-02 (2025–present)[31]
- Brad Wenstrup, former OH-02 (2013–2025)[27]
- State officials
- Mike DeWine, governor of Ohio (2019–present)[32]
- Patrick F. Fischer, justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (2017–present)[33]
- Frank LaRose, secretary of state of Ohio (2019–present)[18]
- Robert Sprague, state treasurer of Ohio (2019–present)[12]
- Bob Taft, former governor of Ohio (1999–2007)[27]
- State senators
- Andrew Brenner, state senator from the 19th district (2019–present)[26]
- Brian Chavez, state senator from the 30th district (2023–present)[26]
- Jerry Cirino, state senator from the 18th district (2021–present)[26]
- Theresa Gavarone, majority leader of the Ohio Senate (2025–present) from the 2nd district (2019–present)[26]
- Steve Huffman, state senator from the 5th district (2019–present)[26]
- Terry Johnson, state senator from the 14th district (2019–present)[26]
- George Lang, state senator from the 4th district (2021–present)[26]
- Susan Manchester, state senator from the 12th district (2025–present)[26]
- Rob McColley, president of the Ohio senate (2025–present) from the 1st district (2017–present)[34]
- Sandra O'Brien, state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present)[26]
- Bill Reineke, president pro tempore of the Ohio Senate (2025–present) from the 26th district (2021–present)[26]
- Michele Reynolds, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present)[26]
- Kristina Roegner, state senator from the 27th district (2019–present)[26]
- Jane Timken, state senator from the 29th district (2025–present)[26]
- Shane Wilkin, state senator from the 17th district (2023–present)[26]
- State representatives
- Rodney Creech, state representative from the 40th district (2023–present)[35]
- Kellie Deeter, state representative from the 54th district (2024–present)[36]
- Ron Ferguson, state representative from the 96th district (2021–present)[37]
- Tex Fischer, state representative from the 59th district (2024–present)[38]
- Matt Huffman, speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 78th district (2025–present)[39]
- Adam Mathews, state representative from the 56th district (2023–present)[40]
- Nick Santucci, state representative from the 64th district (2023–present)[38]
- Josh Williams, state representative from the 44th district (2023–present)[41]
- Local officials
- Christopher Smitherman, former vice mayor of Cincinnati (2018–2022) (Independent)[33]
- Party chapters
- Party officials
- Alex Triantafilou, chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2023–present)[43]
- Individuals
- Jai Chabria, political strategist (candidate's campaign strategist)[44]
- Steve Hilton, former Fox News host[30]
- Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA (deceased)[45]
- Anthony Muñoz, former professional football player[33]
- Jake Paul, professional boxer and YouTuber[46]
- Donald Trump Jr., businessman and son of president Donald Trump[45]
- Political parties
- Organizations
- Armenian National Committee of America[48]
- Construction Employers Association[49]
- Ohio Cattlemen's Association[50]
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce[51]
- Ohio Corn & Wheat[52]
- Ohio Real Estate Investors Association[53]
- Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio[54]
- Veterans for America First[55]
- Labor unions
- Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio[56]
- Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters[57]
- Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council[58]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18[59]
- Northwest Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council[60]
- Ohio Conference of Teamsters[61]
- Ohio Laborers' District Council[62]
- Ohio State Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters[63]
Dave Yost (withdrawn)
- Statewide officials
- Ken Blackwell, former Ohio secretary of state (1999–2007)[64]
- Local officials
- 30 county sheriffs[65]
Declined to endorse
- Statewide officials
- Dave Yost, attorney general of Ohio (2019–present)[66]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Heather Hill |
Vivek Ramaswamy |
Dave Yost |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[67] | October 2–14, 2025 | 287 (RV) | – | 18% | 76% | – | 6%[c] | – |
| Yost withdraws his candidacy[13] | ||||||||
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 359 (RV) | – | 4% | 64% | 13% | 19%[d] | – |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[70] | April 6–10, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 1% | 71% | 10% | 11%[e] | 8% |
| – | 75% | 19% | – | 6% | ||||
| – | 77% | – | 17%[f] | 6% | ||||
| Ramaswamy declares his candidacy | ||||||||
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[71] | February 14–21, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 61% | 24% | – | 9% |
| National Public Affairs (R)[72][A] | February 2–5, 2025 | 602 (RV) | ± 4.0% | – | 46% | 18% | 2%[g] | 34% |
| WPA Intelligence (R)[73][B] | January 28–30, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | – | 57% | 26% | 6%[h] | 10% |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[74][C] | January 26–27, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | – | 52% | 18% | 3%[i] | 27% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Presumptive nominee
- Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020)[75][76]
- Running mate: David Pepper, former chair of Ohio Democratic Party (2015–2020), former member of Hamilton County Commission (2007–2011), nominee for state auditor in 2010, and nominee for attorney general in 2014[77]
Declined
- Sherrod Brown, former U.S. senator (2007–2025) (running for U.S. Senate, endorsed Acton)[78][79]
- Shontel Brown, U.S. representative from Ohio's 11th congressional district (2021–present)[80]
- Greg Landsman, U.S. representative from Ohio's 1st congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[81][80]
- Allison Russo, former minority leader of the Ohio House of Representatives (2022–2025) and nominee for Ohio's 15th congressional district in the 2021 special election[82] (running for Secretary of State)[83]
- Tim Ryan, former U.S. representative (2003–2023), nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022, and candidate for president in 2020[84]
- Emilia Sykes, U.S. representative from Ohio's 13th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[81][80]
Withdrawn
- Jacob Chiara[85]
Endorsements
Amy Acton
- Executive branch officials
- John Patterson, former state executive director of the Farm Service Agency (2022–2025)[86]
- U.S. senators
- Sherrod Brown, Ohio (2007–2025) and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Ohio in 2026[79]
- U.S. representatives
- Ed Feighan, OH-19 (1983–1993)[87]
- Mary Jo Kilroy, OH-15 (2009–2011)[87]
- Statewide officials
- Dick Celeste, former governor of Ohio (1983–1991)[87]
- Jim Petro, former attorney general of Ohio (2003–2007) (Republican)[88]
- Ted Strickland, former governor of Ohio (2007–2011)[89]
- Teresa Fedor, member of the Ohio State Board of Education from the 2nd district (2023–present)[90]
- State representatives
- 3 former state representatives[91][90]
- Munira Abdullahi, state representative from the 9th district[92]
- Rachel Baker, state representative from the 27th district[92]
- Crystal Lett, state representative from the 11th district[92]
- 13 other state representatives[93][92]
- State senators
- 7 current and former state senators[93][94][95]
- Local officials
- Justin Bibb, mayor of Cleveland (2022–present)[96]
- Aftab Pureval, mayor of Cincinnati (2022–present)[96]
- Andrew Ginther, mayor of Columbus (2016–present)[96]
- Wade Kapszukiewicz, mayor of Toledo (2018–present)[96]
- Nan Whaley, former mayor of Dayton (2014–2022) and Democratic nominee in the 2022 Ohio gubernatorial election[97]
- Party officials
- Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–2025)[98]
- Individuals
- Ed O'Neill, actor[99]
- Connie Schultz, columnist and wife of Sherrod Brown[100]
- Political parties
- Labor unions
- AFL-CIO Ohio[102]
- American Federation of Government Employees[103]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[104]
- Communications Workers of America[103]
- Ohio Federation of Teachers[103]
- United Auto Workers[105]
- United Mine Workers of America[103]
- United Steelworkers[106]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades[106]
- Organizations
Polling
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Amy Acton |
Sherrod Brown |
Tim Ryan |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Ryan declines to run for governor | ||||||||
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[67] | October 2–14, 2025 | 377 (RV) | – | 50% | – | 41% | 8%[j] | – |
| Sherrod Brown announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate[110] | ||||||||
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 335 (RV) | – | 20% | 59% | 16% | 14%[k] | – |
| 52% | – | 38% | 10%[l] | – | ||||
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[71] | February 14–21, 2025 | 335 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 20% | 59% | 17% | – | 4% |
| 46% | – | 45% | – | 9% | ||||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Don Kissick, television station operator, nominee for Ohio's 5th congressional district in 2018, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[111]
- Running mate: James Mills[112]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH[113] | Tossup | February 2, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[114] | Lean R | March 19, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[115] | Solid R | August 28, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[116] | Lean R | March 19, 2026 |
Polling
Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Amy Acton
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Vivek Ramaswamy (R) |
Amy Acton (D) |
Other/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH[117] | February 19, 2025 – March 14, 2026 | March 14, 2026 | 44.5% | 47.6% | 7.9% | Acton +3.1% |
| RealClearPolitics[118] | October 2, 2025 – March 14, 2026 | March 14, 2026 | 46.7% | 46.3% | 7.0% | Ramaswamy +0.4% |
| Average | 45.4% | 47.2% | 7.4% | Acton +1.8% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Vivek Ramaswamy (R) |
Amy Acton (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R)[119] | March 13–14, 2026 | 809 (LV) | ± 3.8% | 45% | 46% | 3%[n] | 6% |
| EMC Research (D)[120][D] | February 10–22, 2026 | 1,343 (LV) | ± 2.7% | 43% | 53% | – | 4% |
| Emerson College[121] | December 6–8, 2025 | 850 (RV) | ± 3.3% | 45% | 46% | – | 9% |
| Data Targeting (R)[122][E] | December 3–8, 2025 | 603 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 43% | – | 12% |
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[67] | October 2–14, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 50% | 47% | 3%[o] | – |
| Hart Research (D)[123][F] | September 19–22, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 45% | 46% | – | 9% |
| Emerson College[124] | August 18–19, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 49% | 39% | – | 12% |
| Impact Research (D)[125][G] | July 24–28, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 47% | 46% | – | 7% |
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 50% | 45% | 5%[p] | – |
| Ramaswamy declares his candidacy | |||||||
| Public Policy Polling (D)[126][H] | February 19–20, 2025 | 642 (RV) | ± 3.9% | 44% | 45% | – | 11% |
Hypothetical polling
Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Tim Ryan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Vivek Ramaswamy (R) |
Tim Ryan (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[67] | October 2–14, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 49% | 47% | 4%[q] | – |
| Emerson College[124] | August 18–19, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 49% | 41% | – | 10% |
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 51% | 44% | 5%[p] | – |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[126][H] | February 19–20, 2025 | 642 (RV) | ± 3.9% | 48% | 42% | – | 10% |
Dave Yost vs. Amy Acton
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Dave Yost (R) |
Amy Acton (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 46% | 45% | 9%[r] | – |
Dave Yost vs. Tim Ryan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Dave Yost (R) |
Tim Ryan (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 46% | 44% | 10%[l] | – |
Jim Tressel vs. Amy Acton
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Jim Tressel (R) |
Amy Acton (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 46% | 44% | 10%[l] | – |
Jim Tressel vs. Tim Ryan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Jim Tressel (R) |
Tim Ryan (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov[68][69] | April 18–24, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 46% | 43% | 11%[s] | – |
See also
Notes
- ^ Lopez was a Republican throughout his tenure in Congress and at the time of his endorsement. He left the party in 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ "Someone else" with 6%
- ^ Jim Tressel with 14%
- ^ Jim Tressel with 11%
- ^ Jim Tressel with 17%
- ^ Robert Sprague and Jeremiah Workman with 1%
- ^ Robert Sprague with 6%
- ^ Robert Sprague with 2%; Jeremiah Workman with 1%
- ^ "Someone else" with 8%
- ^ "Neither" with 14%
- ^ a b c "Someone else" with 10%
- ^ Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- ^ "Some other candidate" with 3%
- ^ "Someone else" with 3%
- ^ a b "Someone else" with 5%
- ^ "Someone else" with 4%
- ^ "Someone else" with 9%
- ^ "Someone else" with 11%
Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Yost's campaign
- ^ Poll sponsored by Club for Growth
- ^ Poll sponsored by Ramaswamy's campaign
- ^ Polling commissioned by Ohio Environmental Council, an environmental organization
- ^ Poll sponsored by T. Roosevelt Action, a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the rights of hunters and anglers across the United States.
- ^ Poll sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Teachers
- ^ Poll sponsored by Acton's campaign
- ^ a b Poll sponsored by 314 Action, an organization dedicated to electing Democratic scientists to public office.
References
- ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Muhammad, Mariyam. "Can Mike DeWine run for Ohio governor in 2026? What to know about term limits". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Heather Hill (Ohio)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Hill announces reality TV actor Stuart Moats as running mate". SpectrumNews1. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Dugger, Victoria (December 16, 2025). "Tiffin native announces run for Ohio governor, challenges Vivek Ramaswamy". WKYC. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ "Perrysburg gubernatorial candidate announces pick for lieutenant governor". The Blade. January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Henry, Megan (February 6, 2026). "Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Henry, Megan (February 6, 2026). "Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (February 24, 2025). "Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race". The Associated Press. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Gomez, Henry J. (January 6, 2026). "Vivek Ramaswamy taps Ohio state Senate president as his running mate in campaign for governor". NBC News. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 25, 2023). "Ohio Republican bows out of 2026 governor's race". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Balmert, Jessie; BeMiller, Haley (February 5, 2025). "Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague to run for secretary of state, backs Ramaswamy for governor". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Jordan, Felicia (May 16, 2025). "'I am simply not that important' | AG Dave Yost suspends his campaign to be Ohio's governor". WCPO-TV. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (March 17, 2025). "Morning Digest, sponsored by Liftoff Campaigns: The Democratic plan to win back one of Pennsylvania's swingiest counties". The Downballot. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
Republican Rep. Warren Davidson has endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio's open governorship, ending what little talk there'd been that the congressman might seek the post.
- ^ Krieg, Daniel Strauss, Gregory (January 17, 2025). "DeWine expected to name state Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Senate seat vacated by Vance". CNN. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
Pressed on his previous interest in being governor, and the decision to accept the appointment to the US Senate, Husted said he 'switched my mind probably 100 times.'
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Jacobs, Chris (September 22, 2025). "U.S. Sen. Husted, gubernatorial candidate Ramaswamy endorse each other in key Ohio races". WLWT. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (April 9, 2025). "Trump favorite Jon Husted launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio". Associated Press. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Trau, Morgan (February 12, 2025). "From gridiron to Statehouse: Could Jim Tressel shake up the Buckeye State's 2026 gubernatorial election". WEWS-TV. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Smyth, Julie Carr (February 6, 2025). "Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026". Associated Press. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ BeMiller, Haley; Balmert, Jessie (September 19, 2025). "Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel won't run for governor in 2026, clearing GOP field for Ramaswamy". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Ashleigh, Fields (February 25, 2025). "Trump, Musk endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race". The Hill. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Henninger, Taylor (October 16, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy to make campaign stop in Ashland on Friday". Ashland Source. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c Wright, David (February 24, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy announces 2026 bid for Ohio governor". CNN. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Chenoweth, Doral (September 22, 2025). "Ohio Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorse each other". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ Sinha, Anand (April 23, 2025). "Senator Lummis backs Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor". TheStreet. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Kasler, Karen (March 24, 2025). "Moreno, state senators add to list of endorsements for Ramaswamy over Yost for Ohio governor". WYSO. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c Tobias, Andrew; Zuckerman, Jake (November 13, 2025). "This former Ohio governor backed Sherrod Brown in 2024. Now he's with Vivek Ramaswamy". Signal Ohio. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ Windsor, Jack (March 14, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy scores another endorsement in bid for Ohio governor". The Ohio Press Network. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (April 9, 2025). "Morning Digest: Democrats land first major candidate for top 2026 Senate race". The Downballot. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Wartman, Scott; Balmert, Jessie (February 24, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy running for Ohio governor. Wants to end income, property taxes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Moorwood, Victoria (April 7, 2025). "Yost or Ramaswamy for governor? Where Cincinnati-area Republicans stand". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Balmert, Jessie (January 7, 2026). "Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine endorses Vivek Ramaswamy as successor". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ a b c Wartman, Scott; Coolidge, Alexander; Goldman, Annie; Newberry, Patricia Gallagher (August 5, 2025). "Cultural reawakening' part of reducing crime, Ramaswamy tells packed Cincinnati town hall". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ McColley, Rob (March 14, 2025). "To the editor: Ohio needs bold leadership; that's why I'm for Ramaswamy". Toledo Blade. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ Kreemer, Avrey (July 15, 2025). "Plummer announces Senate bid, setting up primary race between feuding lawmakers". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Burton, Terry (October 6, 2025). "Vivek visits city for fundraiser". Sandusky Register. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Ferguson, Ron (March 3, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy is the outsider Ohio needs to take on the establishment". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Skolnick, David (April 22, 2025). "Yost hopes for nod from Trump". The Vindicator. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Huffman, Matt (July 15, 2025). "Matt Huffman: Ramaswamy has the right approaches". Lima News. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Moorwood, Victoria (April 7, 2025). "Yost or Ramaswamy for governor? Where Cincinnati-area Republicans stand". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Zenner, Stephen (February 26, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy aims for Ohio". Toledo Free Press. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Warren County Republican Party Officially Endorses Ramaswamy for Governor and Husted for U.S. Senate in 2026". Warren County Post. August 19, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Kreemer, Avery (May 9, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy bid for governor boosted by early Ohio GOP endorsement". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (May 25, 2025). "How Vivek Ramaswamy has steamrolled the GOP field in Ohio's governor race". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Balmert, Jessie (April 25, 2025). "Trump is backing Ramaswamy for Ohio governor. Who has endorsed in race to replace DeWine?". Columbus Dispatch. USA Today. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Fernandes, Jocelyn (February 25, 2025). "Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor bid: Elon Musk wishes 'good luck, full endorsement', Donald Trump says 'SPECIAL'". mint. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Donaldson, Sarah (May 9, 2025). "Ramaswamy secures Ohio GOP's early endorsement for governor in contested 2026 race". WVXU. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Armenian National Committee of America Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor". May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (September 4, 2025). "State pushes safety grants for Ohio schools amid rising gun violence: Capitol Letter". Cleveland.com. Cleveland.com. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (November 20, 2025). "Ohio lawmakers pass glut of bills during marathon 'mini lame duck' session: Capitol Letter". Cleveland.com. Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Ehrmantraut, Amanda. "Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election" (PDF). Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio Grain Farmers Make Historic Endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy". Ohio Corn & Wheat. August 12, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "OREIA Political Action Committee (OREIAPAC)". Ohio Real Estate Investors Association. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ "RTLACO Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy". Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "Vivek Ramaswamy accepts VFAF Veterans for America First endorsement for Ohio Governer". Veterans for America First. April 2, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ Skolnick, David (September 24, 2025). "Ramaswamy gets sixth union endorsement". The Vindicator. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lands more labor support in Ohio governor bid". NBC News. NBCUniversal. September 10, 2025. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ^ "CBCTC endorses Ramaswamy for governor". Portsmouth Daily Times. September 2, 2025. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ Millard, Katie (September 23, 2025). "Who are unions backing in 2026? Ramaswamy, Brown draw early support". WCMH-TV. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ^ "Northwest Ohio trades council endorses Ramaswamy for governor". The Blade. August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Talcott, Shelby (September 19, 2025). "Ramaswamy nabs Teamsters endorsement". Semafor. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Staff, WSYX (November 9, 2025). "Ohio Laborers' District Council endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in 2026". WSXY. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ "Some Ohio unions split endorsements between Ramaswamy, Brown". The Columbus Dispatch. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "Blackwell endorses Yost in Ohio governor's race". The Crescent-News. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (March 3, 2025). "Ramaswamy, Yost split Ohio sheriff endorsements in 2026 Republican governor's race". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio GOP endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy in May; AG Dave Yost still says it was the 'wrong choice'". Ohio Capital Journal. December 17, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Alexander, Robert; Miller, Melissa; Jackson, David J.; Boston, Joshua (October 19, 2025). "Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters, October 2025 Toplines". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Alexander, Robert (April 29, 2025). "Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Tabs". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Alexander, Robert (April 29, 2025). "Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Toplines Survey of 800 Ohio Registered voters 18+, April 2025 Toplines". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Fabrizio, Tony; Lee, David; Tunis, Travis (April 14, 2025). "Trump Endorsement Propels Ramaswamy Into Huge Lead in Republican Primary" (PDF). Fabrizio, Lee & Associates. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Fortinsky, Sarah (March 4, 2025). "Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing". The Hill. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Clark, Justin (February 18, 2025). "National Public Affairs Polling - 2026 Ohio Governor Republican Primary Research" (PDF). National Public Affairs. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Allen, Bryon (February 3, 2025). "Recent WPA Intelligence Poll Shows Vivek Ramasway With a Commanding Lead in the Republican primary for Ohio Governor" (PDF). Club for Growth. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Fabrizio, Tony (January 28, 2025). "Ramasway is the overwhelming frontrunner in GOP Race for Ohio governor". DocumentCloud. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Buchanan, Tyler (January 7, 2025). "Acton announces run for Ohio governor". Axios. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Secretary LaRose Releases List of Candidates Filing for Statewide Office". Ohio Secretary of State. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Trau, Morgan (January 7, 2026). "Amy Acton chooses former Ohio Democratic Party leader David Pepper as running mate". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (August 12, 2025). "Sherrod Brown to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging Jon Husted". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (January 5, 2026). "Morning Digest: Get caught up on all the latest election news with The Downballot!". Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c Solender, Andrew (April 10, 2025). "House leaders face growing horde of members grasping for higher office". Axios. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Gonzales, Nathan (February 12, 2025). "House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority". Roll Call. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Henry, Megan (June 12, 2025). "Ohio House Dem Leader Russo on plans, 'There will be more time for this discussion at a later point'". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Henry, Megan (August 21, 2025). "Former Ohio House Democratic leader Allison Russo is running for Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (November 21, 2025). "Tim Ryan rules out run for Ohio governor, leaving Amy Acton as presumptive Democratic nominee". cleveland. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ @JacobForOhio (December 19, 2025). "After talking it over with my friends and family I have decided to suspend my campaign for Ohio Governor. I would like to thank everyone who supported the campaign from the beginning. I would like to officially endorse @amyactonoh for Governor" (Tweet). Retrieved February 3, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ "Week in review: October 5, 2025". The Ohio Society of CPAs. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c Pelzer, Jeremy (September 23, 2025). "Ex-Ohio Gov. Dick Celeste endorses Amy Acton to take his old job". Cleveland.com. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ Staver, Anna (October 3, 2025). "Government shutdown impacts federal court cases in Ohio: Capitol Letter". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Jim Petro, a Republican former Ohio attorney general and state auditor, according to the Youngstown Vindicator
- ^ Larkin, Brent (November 16, 2025). "Why would Tim Ryan want to play spoiler in this race?". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
A small army of prominent Democrats have already endorsed her, including the state's only two living Democratic ex-governors, Dick Celeste and Ted Strickland.
- ^ a b Staver, Anna (September 12, 2025). "JD Vance changes 9/11 plans to honor Charlie Kirk in Utah: Capitol Letter". Cleveland News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Valley politicians support Acton for governor". Tribune Chronicle.
- ^ a b c d "State representatives, legislators endorse Acton for governor". Portsmouth Daily Times. September 19, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "State representatives, legislators endorse Acton for governor". Portsmouth Daily Times. September 19, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (October 15, 2025). "Hemp THC drinks, candy remain legal in Ohio as judge temporarily freezes ban: Capitol Letter". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Ohio Senate Minority Whip Kent Smith, a Euclid Democrat.
- ^ McGowan, Mary Frances (October 1, 2025). "Ohio congressional redistricting process hits dead end: Capitol Letter". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor, has been endorsed by Cuyahoga County Council President Dale Miller, as well as Cuyahoga County Councilmembers Robert Schleper Jr. and Sunny Simon.
- ^ a b c d Sanderson, Emily (November 24, 2025). "Cincinnati's Aftab Pureval joins three Ohio mayors backing Amy Acton for governor". WLWT. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Former Mayor of Dayton Nan Whaley Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Governor". Circleville Herald. August 21, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "Week in review: November 16, 2026". The Ohio Society of CPAs. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ "'From Youngstown kid to another,' TV star Ed O'Neill endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor". WSYX. August 27, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Tobias, Andrew (November 21, 2025). "Democrat Tim Ryan passes on running in Ohio governor's race". Signal Ohio. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Ingles, Jo (March 2, 2026). "Ohio Democratic Party endorses candidates for governor, U.S. Senator". The Statehouse News Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ Halperin, Eric (February 14, 2026). "Dr. Amy Acton endorsed by Ohio's largest union". Fox 8 Cleveland WJW. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Acton secures another union endorsement". The Tribune. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ Balmert, Jessie (December 4, 2025). "Unions back Amy Acton, pledge to fight against Vivek Ramaswamy". Cincinnati Enquirer. The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Mosca, Zach (December 3, 2025). "UAW endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor". WFMJ-TV. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Pelzer, Jeremy (November 16, 2025). "Labor lining up with Ramaswamy illustrates how a Democrat base of support has shifted". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Amy Acton For Ohio Governor, as a Guardian of Public Health". 314action.org. June 18, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "CDA and CDOH are proud to endorse Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio!". February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "EMILYs List Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor". emilyslist.org. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Otterbein, Holly (August 18, 2025). "Former Sen. Sherrod Brown launches Ohio Senate campaign". Politico. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (January 6, 2026). "Ohio Libertarians, state's lone third party, lining up candidates for top 2026 races". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- ^ Ohio, Press release written and provided by the Libertarian Party of (January 9, 2026). "Don Kissick announces candidacy for governor of Ohio, names James Mills as lieutenant governor running mate". Your Hometown Stations. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "2025-2026 Governor Polling". Race to the White House. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Ohio Governor - Ramaswamy vs. Acton". RealClearPolitics.com. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "Quantus Insights: Ohio Voters Signal Competitive 2026 Environment". Quantus Insights. March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Ohio Voter Survey Results" (PDF). EMC Research. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Ohio 2026 Poll: Democrats Make Gains in Races for Governor and US Senate". Emerson College Polling. December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio Statewide Survey" (PDF). Data Targeting. December 9, 2026. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "OFT Poll: Ohio Governor's Race a Toss Up; Acton Outpaces Ramaswamy on Favorability | Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO". OFT AFT. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "Ohio 2026 Poll:Ramaswamy leads Democratic candidates in potential Gubernatorial matchups". Emerson College Polling. August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio Statewide Poll Findings" (PDF). Impact Research. August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Williams, Jim (February 24, 2025). "Acton Leads Ramaswamy in Gubernatorial Matchup" (PDF). 314 Action. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites