Primary
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton ✓ | 767,360 | 100.0% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Ramaswamy ✓ | 676,562 | 82.4% | |
| Casey Putsch | 144,184 | 17.6% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Amy Acton Nominee
DemocratVivek Ramaswamy Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/Siena University ±3.1 | 2026-06-28 | 601 LV | ±4.70 | Amy Acton 47.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 47.00% |
| Fabrizio Ward (R)/ Impact Research (D) ±1.9 | 2026-06-16 | 800 LV | ±3.50 | Amy Acton 47.00% | Vivek Ramaswamy 44.00% |
| Tulchin Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-06-04 | 600 LV | ±4.00 | Amy Acton 47.00% | 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 New York Times/Siena University (completed June 28, 2026), found Amy Acton (D) at 47% and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) at 47%.
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