In the recent Ohio governor's race, Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, garnering 51 percent of the vote. Acton, who previously served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health, campaigned on a platform focused on tax cuts and addressing corruption. Ramaswamy faced criticism for a controversial ad featuring Acton's estranged mother, which negatively impacted his campaign. This election marks the first Democratic governor in Ohio in 20 years.
Key facts
- Amy Acton received 51 percent of the vote in the Ohio governor's race.
- Vivek Ramaswamy received 45 percent of the vote.
- This is the first time in 20 years Ohio has elected a Democratic governor.
- Donald Trump won Ohio by 8 points in 2016 and 2020, and by 11 points in 2024.
- Acton previously served as Ohio's Department of Health director.
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