Ohio, governor primary
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The Trump-backed Republican, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2024, will face Dr. Amy Acton in November's general election.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to take on Democratic candidate Amy Acton in the fall.
In Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't won an election for governor in 20 years, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton could be in for a tight race this fall.
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won Ohio’s Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects, advancing to what could be an expensive and competitive general election with Democrat Amy Acton in a state that has been brutal for Democrats in recent elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy secures the 2026 Ohio Republican gubernatorial nomination, defeating Casey Putsch to advance to the general election for governor.
In a close race, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee, and Dr. Amy Acton, the Democrat, bring distinctive potential liabilities: his wealth and her time leading Ohio’s pandemic response.