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Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton stands on stage, speaking to an audience, in front of "Fighting for Ohio" words projected on backdrop.

Ohio House Democrats shield Acton’s vetoes from GOP override

Democrats broke the GOP’s Ohio House supermajority in the Nov. 3 election. Here’s what that means for Gov.-elect Amy Acton’s veto and Republican control.

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Democrat Dr. Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race, becomes state’s first female governor

Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio's former health director during COVID-19, has won the governor's race, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a surprising upset.

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Donate or volunteer? How to help a campaign before Election Day

As the midterm elections approach people are wondering how to get involved. As our Aaron Kleinman points out in his Radio Free America newsletter, candidates need your money far more than they need you to cold call strangers.

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2026 midterm debates: Why candidates are skipping or stalling them

Election debate scheduling has become increasingly contentious across several midterm races this year. Candidates across the Midwest have had disputes over debate participation, logistics and host selection, with some candidates declining to debate altogether.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at a podium reading "Lower gas prices. Fully funded roads. Leadership now."
Ohio GOP lawmakers tee up votes for gas tax holiday after Acton, then Ramaswamy, back idea

Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy introduced his plan Wednesday for a 90-day gas tax holiday. It comes on the heels of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling for a similar halt to the tax.

Dr. Amy Acton gestures while speaking at a podium bearing a sign that reads "DR. AMY ACTON FOR GOVERNOR."
Man accused of lunging toward Ohio Democrat Amy Acton to be arraigned in Mahoning County

The man accused of injuring spectators at an event for Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton will go before judge Tuesday afternoon.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone with a raised fist in front of a red campaign sign that reads, “LOWER COSTS. BIGGER PAYCHECKS. VIVEK.”
During bid for governor, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of his time outside of Ohio

According to a new report, the multibillionaire has spent 79 days away from Ohio this year — including 14 international travel legs — as he faces off against Democrat Amy Acton.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone with a raised fist in front of a red campaign sign that reads, “LOWER COSTS. BIGGER PAYCHECKS. VIVEK.”
Vivek Ramaswamy’s anti-abortion record clashes with Ohio’s Constitutional protections

Despite Ohioans’ decisive 2023 vote to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, the Republican ticket for the 2026 gubernatorial race is signaling a direct challenge to those protections.