Mayur MohtaDemocrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor election, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Acton picked up 50.69% of the vote against Ramaswamy’s 45.97%.
Democratic candidate Amy Acton has won the race for governor of Ohio. She defeated Republican contender Vivek Ramaswamy, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her win ends Republican control of the governor’s office in the state.
How The Numbers Stacked Up
Data from the analytics outlet shows Acton collected 50.69% of the vote. Ramaswamy trailed behind with 45.97%. The gap gave Acton a clear path to victory in the closely watched contest.
Who Is Vivek Ramaswamy
Ramaswamy built his career as a businessman before entering politics. He previously sought the Republican Party’s presidential nomination during the 2024 campaign. This Ohio governor bid marked another major step in his political journey, one that ultimately fell short.
End Of Republican Control In Ohio
The governor’s seat was most recently held by Republican Mike DeWine. He had led the state since January 2019. Acton’s win now hands the position back to the Democratic Party after years of GOP leadership.
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