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.
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.
Ohio’s Ramaswamy and McColley have long backed near-total abortion bans
Even after Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed a 2023 constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and state Senate President Rob McColley remain committed anti-abortion advocates. Audio from a recent rally shows McColley framing the constitutional defeat not as a setback, but as a shift in strategy.
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.
Radio Free America: The lessons Democrats can learn from Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk evolved from an internet joke into a political opportunist who recognized that proximity to power was all that mattered.
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’s luxury jet travel continues to fuel criticism in Ohio governor’s race
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is using a new private jet to travel to public and private appearances across the country.
Ramaswamy vows Medicaid fraud crackdown, but his running mate helped end Ohio’s Medicaid Oversight
Vivek Ramaswamy is vowing to root out Medicaid fraud if he wins the Ohio governor's race. But his running mate, state Senate President Rob McColley, helped dissolve the committee that used to oversee the program.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio’s Ramaswamy and McColley have long backed near-total abortion bans
Even after Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed a 2023 constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and state Senate President Rob McColley remain committed anti-abortion advocates. Audio from a recent rally shows McColley framing the constitutional defeat not as a setback, but as a shift in strategy.
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.
Radio Free America: The lessons Democrats can learn from Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk evolved from an internet joke into a political opportunist who recognized that proximity to power was all that mattered.
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’s luxury jet travel continues to fuel criticism in Ohio governor’s race
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is using a new private jet to travel to public and private appearances across the country.
Ramaswamy vows Medicaid fraud crackdown, but his running mate helped end Ohio’s Medicaid Oversight
Vivek Ramaswamy is vowing to root out Medicaid fraud if he wins the Ohio governor's race. But his running mate, state Senate President Rob McColley, helped dissolve the committee that used to oversee the program.
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.