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May 2, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy Wins GOP Nomination for Ohio Governor, Set for Competitive Race Against Dr. Amy Acton
- Vivek Ramaswamy won the GOP nomination for Ohio governor, defeating Casey Putsch, and will face Dr. Amy Acton in the general election.
- Ramaswamy's campaign has raised $30 million, making it one of the most expensive races in Ohio history, as he aims to leverage his financial backing and Trump's endorsement.
- Acton, who ran unopposed in the primary, is emphasizing affordability and the impact of her pandemic response as key issues against Ramaswamy.
9 Sources
- The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governorMay 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM · ABC News
- Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governorMay 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM · ABC News
- Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governorMay 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM · ABC News
- Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor in OhioMay 5, 2026 at 11:38 PM · NBC
- Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy ActonMay 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM · Fox News
- 'Ohio is back': Both parties navigate competitive midterm races in a forgotten battlegroundMay 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM · NBC
- Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governorMay 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM · CBS News
- Trump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor primary, setting up a competitive Nov. raceMay 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM · NPR
- Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governorMay 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM · BBC