Who won the Ohio Governor election 2026?
Amy Acton (Democratic) won the 2026 Ohio Governor election with 52.3% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton ✓ Winner | Democratic | 2,404,178 | 52.3% |
| Vivek Ramaswamy | Republican | 2,039,730 | 44.4% |
| Don Kissick | Libertarian | 151,874 | 3.3% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM ET, with about 98% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Ohio state election office.