Poll shows Ohio governor’s race a toss-up as Acton tops Ramaswamy in favorability

A new Hart Research poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy virtually tied in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, with Acton leading slightly on favorability. The survey found voters view Acton’s pandemic leadership more positively than pundits expected, and that her bipartisan background could appeal to independents.

Poll shows Ohio governor’s race a toss-up as Acton tops Ramaswamy in favorability