Politics

Ohio Governor's Race Shifts

Updated 2026-10-23 22:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Cook Political Report has shifted the Ohio gubernatorial race from a toss-up to lean Democrat, favoring Amy Acton (D) over Vivek Ramaswamy. This change follows a controversial campaign ad that stirred up voter sentiment.

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The Hill

Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat

The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the governor’s race in Ohio from “toss up” to “lean Democrat,” now favoring Amy Acton (D) to beat Vivek Ramasw

2026-10-23 21:57 UTC