PoliGovGovernor of Ohio
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Mike DeWine (Republican) has been governor of Ohio since January 14, 2019. Amy Acton (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Mike DeWine (R) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 14, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Amy Acton (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton (D) | 52.3% | 2,404,178 |
| Vivek Ramaswamy (R) | 44.4% | 2,039,730 |
| Don Kissick (L) | 3.3% | 151,874 |
96% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Amy Acton a 71% chance and Vivek Ramaswamy a 29% chance (Tilt D).
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