Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton ✓ | 767,360 | 100.0% |
Republican Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Ramaswamy ✓ | 676,562 | 82.4% | |
| Casey Putsch | 144,184 | 17.6% |
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General Election Polling Trend
Each point is a poll. The published PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days.
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| co/efficient (R) partisan·R | 2026-10-06 | 925 LV | ±3.50 | Amy Acton 43.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 45.00% |
| CNN ±2.9 | 2026-10-05 | 760 LV | ±4.50 | Acton 50.00% | Ramaswamy 42.00% |
| New York Times/Siena University ±3.1 | 2026-10-01 | 616 LV | ±4.50 | Amy Acton 49.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 45.00% |
| YouGov | 2026-09-30 | 3780 LV | ±2.50 | Amy Acton 48.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
| Marist University | 2026-09-27 | 1298 RV | ±3.80 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
| Suffolk University | 2026-09-27 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 41.00% |
| Big Data Poll (R) | 2026-09-27 | 680 LV | ±4.00 | Amy Acton 47.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 48.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Ohio governor's race?
Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy 47.5% to 44% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+3.5 margin based on 4 polls from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Ohio governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean D, the current rating band, and the race is competitive. Note: our polling average (Lean D) diverges from the expert consensus (Lean R) — that gap makes this a race to watch.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Ohio governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from co/efficient (R) (completed October 6, 2026), found Amy Acton (D) at 43% and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) at 45%.
When is the 2026 Ohio governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat