Vivek Ramaswamy Launches $10 Million Ad Buy as Polls Show Him Trailing Amy Acton in Ohio Governor Race

2026 Ohio Gubernatorial Election·January 23 – March 29, 2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy Launches $10 Million Ad Buy as Polls Show Him Trailing Amy Acton in Ohio Governor Race

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has started a $10 million advertisement campaign for the Ohio governor's race. This move comes after he out-raised his Democratic opponent Amy Acton by collecting nearly $20 million in 2025. Ramaswamy has framed his run as a return to everyday issues following his past national campaign. Despite his financial lead, new polls show Ramaswamy trailing Acton by 10 points. Additional data shows he is facing challenges in other potential matchups, while media reports have scrutinized Acton's personal history. These figures have led some analysts to suggest Democrats see a growing opening in the race for the governor's office.

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Key Statements

WWashington Examiner

“Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign initiates a $10 million ad buy after raising $19.8 million in 2025”

Shows the massive financial scale of the Republican campaign.

NNewsweek

“A poll from EMC Research shows Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailing Democrat Amy Acton by 10 points”

Provides specific polling data showing the current state of the race.

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Democrats see openings in Ohio races for Senate, governor

The HillCenter

Exclusive | Dem Amy Acton -- running against Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio gov -- sprinted to marry son's track coach after divorce

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Vivek Ramaswamy dealt double polling blow in Ohio governor race

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Vivek Ramaswamy's chances of losing in Ohio governor race -- Poll

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Ramaswamy takes $10 million ad buy after out-raising Democratic competitor

Washington ExaminerCenter Right

How Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor returned him to the 'real world'

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