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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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedBox Research (D) D-sponsored In average | 2026-10-23 this poll | 2998 LV | ±4.60 | Amy Acton 48.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
| Verasight In average | 2026-10-20 this poll | 531 LV | ±4.20 | Amy Acton 46.20% | Vivek Ramaswamy 45.40% |
| ActiVote In average | 2026-10-19 this poll | 400 LV | ±4.90 | Amy Acton 48.60% | Vivek Ramaswamy 51.40% |
| FOX News Not in average | 2026-10-19 this poll | 1592 LV | ±2.00 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 48.00% |
| Marist University Not in average | 2026-10-18 this poll | 1176 LV | ±4.50 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 43.00% |
| GS Strategy Group (R)/New River Strategies (D) R-sponsored Not in average | 2026-10-13 this poll | 959 LV | Amy Acton 49.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% | |
| Bowling Green State University/YouGov Not in average | 2026-10-09 this poll | 1000 LV | ±4.50 | Amy Acton 47.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 48.00% |
| co/efficient R-sponsored Not in average | 2026-10-06 this poll | 925 LV | ±3.49 | Amy Acton 43.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 45.00% |
| CNN missed 2024 by 2.9 pts Not in average | 2026-10-05 this poll | 760 LV | ±4.50 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 42.00% |
| NY Times/Siena missed 2024 by 3.1 pts Not in average | 2026-10-01 this poll | 616 LV | ±4.50 | Amy Acton 49.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 45.00% |
| YouGov Not in average | 2026-09-30 this poll | 3780 LV | ±2.50 | Amy Acton 48.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
| Big Data Poll Not in average | 2026-09-27 this poll | 680 LV | ±4.00 | Amy Acton 46.80% | Vivek Ramaswamy 47.90% |
| Suffolk University Not in average | 2026-09-27 this poll | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 41.00% |
| Marist University Not in average | 2026-09-27 this poll | 1298 RV | ±3.80 | Amy Acton 50.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Ohio governor's race?
Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy 47.6% to 46.9% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+0.7 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Ohio governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Ohio governor's race say?
The most recent poll in our average, from RedBox Research (D) (completed October 23, 2026), found Amy Acton (D) at 48% and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) at 44%.
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 last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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