A new internal poll indicates that Vivek Ramaswamy is losing ground in the Ohio governor's race, now trailing Democrat Amy Acton by eight points. This shift follows the airing of a controversial ad featuring Acton's estranged mother, which has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. The poll shows that 86% of respondents were aware of the ad, and many reported it made them more likely to support Acton. A separate poll suggests a narrower deficit for Ramaswamy.
Key facts
- Ramaswamy's support fell from 45% to 42% in the internal poll.
- Acton's support increased from 47% to 50% during the same period.
- The internal survey was conducted from October 23 to 26 with 800 likely voters.
- The margin of error for the poll is +/- 3.46 percentage points.
- The controversial ad began airing on October 19.
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