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% |
Full calendar and every race: Ohio primary guide
Race Overview
Candidates
Amy Acton Nominee
Democrat
Vivek Ramaswamy Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Polls | 2026-08-13 | 800 LV | ±4.00 | Amy Acton 47.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 46.00% |
| Beacon Research (D)/ Shaw & Co. Research (R) ±2.3 | 2026-08-10 | 1008 RV | ±3.00 | Amy Acton 48.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 50.00% |
| Tulchin Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-08-04 | 600 LV | ±4.00 | Amy Acton 46.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Ohio governor's race competitive?
Yes — the expert consensus rates it Lean R: Republicans are favored, but the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Ohio governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Wedgewood Polls (completed August 13, 2026), found Amy Acton (D) at 47% and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) at 46%.
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 every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat