Ohio Governor’s Race Coalesces Around Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy
Tim Ryan’s withdrawal consolidates the field toward an Acton–Ramaswamy matchup.
Overview
- Mayors of Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo issued a joint endorsement for Amy Acton, reinforcing her position as the Democratic frontrunner.
- Vivek Ramaswamy holds the official endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party and enters 2026 with a substantial cash advantage.
- Latest fundraising reports show Ramaswamy at about $9.7 million raised compared with roughly $1.4 million for Acton.
- Both campaigns say they are vetting lieutenant governor picks, with running mate announcements expected in the coming weeks.
- Gov. Mike DeWine signaled an endorsement for Ramaswamy is coming “very soon,” as both campaigns prepare petition filings due Feb. 4 for party tickets.