Ohio Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Ohio Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Amy Acton (Democrat) faces Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. The seat is currently held by Republicans and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Lean R. Prediction markets give Amy Acton a 84% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Amy Acton ahead by 5.4 points. The last polls in Ohio close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:52:45 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Amy Acton (Democrat)
- Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 83%, Republican 18%
- Polymarket: Democrat 85%, Republican 16%
Rating: Lean R
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Acton | Ramaswamy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | October 31 – November 1, 2026 | 48% | 48% |
| Research Co. | October 30 – November 1, 2026 | 48% | 42% |
| AtlasIntel | October 28 – November 1, 2026 | 52% | 44% |
| Survey 160 | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 51% | 44% |
| New York Times/Siena University | October 26 – November 1, 2026 | 49% | 43% |
| ActiVote | October 16–31, 2026 | 51% | 49% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R) | October 29–30, 2026 | 49% | 46% |
| YouGov | October 26–29, 2026 | 52% | 46% |
| Suffolk University | October 21–26, 2026 | 48% | 44% |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners (D) | October 22–24, 2026 | 49% | 39% |
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For Ohio
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Ohio, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Amy Acton
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Vivek Ramaswamy
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Ohio Governor Election 2026?
Amy Acton (D), Vivek Ramaswamy (R).
Who is favored to win the Ohio governor race?
Prediction markets give Amy Acton a 84% chance. VoteTide's rating is Lean R.
When do polls close in Ohio?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Ohio close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Ohio results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Ohio at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +11.2
- Electoral votes: 17
- U.S. House seats: 15