Republican Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor race to Democrat Amy Acton
The gist
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's governor race, CBS News projected.
Her win makes her the first woman elected Ohio governor.
How it unfolded
- Feb 24, 2025Ramaswamy launched his bid for Ohio governor, promising work requirements for Medicaid and merit pay for public school teachers and administrators.
- Oct 21, 2026Ramaswamy's campaign was pouring $4 million into an ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter, doubling down despite bipartisan backlash.
- Oct 22, 2026President Donald Trump said Ramaswamy should keep running the ad, posting that it was "hitting pay dirt."