As Vivek Ramaswamy calls to consolidate Ohio’s public universities, Kent State president invites him to campus
Todd Diacon extends an invitation “to anyone raising questions about Ohio’s public universities” in an essay defending higher education.
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Dayton trades council breaks with ACT, endorses Acton
The Dayton Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Democrat Amy Acton for Ohio governor Friday, publicly splitting from the statewide Affiliated Construction Trades, which has backed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds big cash lead over Democrat Amy Acton after $25 million loan
Amy Acton has raised $10 million since entering Ohio's gubernatorial race — a Democratic record — but faces a steep financial gap as Vivek Ramaswamy self-funds $25 million and his Super PAC stockpiles another $29.5 million.
Running mate's withdrawal cripples Ohio GOP governor bid
Stuart Moats filed paperwork Wednesday to withdraw as Heather Hill's lieutenant governor running mate — a move that, under Ohio law, disqualifies the Hill ticket from receiving valid votes in the May 5 Republican primary for governor.
Ohio GOP governor candidate asks DeWine for security amid feud with running mate
Longshot Republican Ohio governor candidate Heather Hill publicly asked Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday for a state security detail amid her escalating feud with former running mate Stuart Moats.
Ramaswamy cuts himself a $25M check for Ohio governor bid
The Republican gubernatorial candidate's $25 million personal check made up 83% of his campaign's 2026 fundraising. Democrat Amy Acton's 76,000 Q1 donors averaged $29 each.
In Democratic primary for Ohio secretary of state, a first-time candidate gains traction in race against party veteran
Strong fundraising and early organizing has helped Cincinnati physician Bryan Hambley gain a foothold in the race. State Rep. Allison Russo argues experience is critical in a Republican-dominated state.
Amy Acton unveils Ohio affordability plan with tax cut
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton released her ActOn Costs Agenda on April 6, pitching a working families tax cut, lower healthcare costs, and energy bill relief.
Touching claims, $180K texts: inside the Ohio GOP governor ticket brawl
A day after Heather Hill dropped running mate Stuart Moats, their feud has turned into a public brawl — with allegations of inappropriate touching, a $180,000 salary demand, and dueling personal attacks.
Gov. DeWine says Ramaswamy ad blaming Acton for 2020 poll closure is inaccurate
Gov. Mike DeWine says he — not Amy Acton — ordered Ohio's 2020 primary polls closed, calling a new Ramaswamy-McColley attack ad against Acton inaccurate.
Republican candidate for Ohio governor drops running mate 17 days before primary election
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill announced Saturday she is dropping running mate Stuart Moats, who called her allegations "complete lies," 17 days before the May 5 primary.
Crypto, sports betting and other interests target Ohio’s biggest political races with millions in spending
Planned outside spending echoes Ohio’s historically expensive 2024 Senate race, while new filings show sports betting and school choice money is flowing into the governor’s race.
Columbus restaurant cancels fundraiser for Republican Ohio governor candidate over ‘Nazi’ comments
The restaurant’s owners said on Facebook they didn’t adequately vet Casey Putsch, a long-shot GOP candidate who has courted followers of white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Vivek Ramaswamy mocks Amy Acton for being a childhood sex abuse survivor
GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy posted a video saying opponent Amy Acton can only "complain about what someone else did to her" — one day after his allies were condemned for shaming Acton over her documented childhood sexual abuse.
Casey Putsch tears into Vivek Ramaswamy, quits NRA in fiery video
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch cancels his NRA membership on camera, attacking Vivek Ramaswamy's gun credentials and the NRA's endorsement of the frontrunner 3 weeks before the May 5 primary.
Poll: Amy Acton leads Vivek Ramaswamy by 10 points in Ohio governor's race
A new poll commissioned by the Ohio Environment Council finds Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy 53% to 43% among likely November 2026 voters, with Ramaswamy underperforming among his own party.
Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton makes pitch for addressing health care costs
Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton warns rising health care costs are pushing families to drop coverage and criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy’s past comments on Medicaid and Medicare.
Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026
Ohio voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, statewide offices, and the Ohio Supreme Court this November. Here’s a look at who’s running ahead of the May primary.
Politicians show Ohio voters their true colors
Social media erupted last week over Democratic Ohio attorney general candidate Elliot Forhan’s 40-second video post. “I want to tell…
Ohio Democratic ticket of Amy Acton and David Pepper hold affordability roundtable
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and running mate David Pepper made their first joint appearance in Bexley, focusing on housing costs, affordability, and criticism of gerrymandered state politics.
