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Ohio's primary is on May 5, but the general election matchups are all but set for #OHSen & #OHGov.

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Ohio will be a key battleground in 2026 DDHQ’s polling averages show tight races for Senate and governor

Ohio has lost its swing state luster in recent years. But O-H-I-O is a major battleground in 2026.

Both big OH races look competitive:
#OHSen: Sen. Jon Husted (R) vs ex-Sen. Sherrod Brown (D)
#OHGov: Vivek Ramaswamy (R) vs Amy Acton (D)

Read more in DDHQ's new polling memo:

Vivek Ramaswamy Blew Nearly $12K in Campaign Funds on Luxury Vacation Campaign finance documents show the Ohio gubernatorial candidate stayed at one of Puerto Rico’s most exclusive resorts.

Vivek Ramaswamy, who is worth roughly $2B, spent $12K in campaign funds on a trip to Puerto Rico.

We can absolutely beat this guy for #OHGov.

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Quantus Insights: Ohio Voters Signal Competitive 2026 Environment Early polling shows narrow margins in both statewide contests as Ohio voters weigh economic pressures and national politics.

It seems like every week or so we get another data point showing that #OHSen and #OHGov (in particular) are truly competitive this year.

Ohio Democrats, after years of MAGA nonsense you finally have a real opportunity to turn your state around.

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Vivek is both unqualified to be Ohio Governor AND his plans would hurt families.

Follow @amyactonoh.bsky.social & @davidpepperoh.bsky.social and support their #OHGov ticket at:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...

#Ohio #ohsen @ohdems.bsky.social

If Vivek is buying spam lists with my name on it, he's going to lose for sure. #OHGov

Original post on mastodon.social

They are the Democratic Party and Republican Party candidates for governor of Ohio:

"While Dr. Amy Acton was working daily to protect Ohioans during the pandemic, Vivek Ramaswamy has supported federal efforts through #DOGE that have eliminated benefits, mishandled Americans’ data, and drained […]

Candidate Spotlight: Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor A public health leader with executive experience and a clear path to compete statewide in Ohio

Amy Acton brings statewide experience, strong name recognition, and a clear commitment to protecting personal freedoms and strengthening Ohio families. In a challenging state, she offers Dems a credible, competitive path forward in 2026.

open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
#OHPOL #OHGOV #WinBlue

Candidate Spotlight: Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor A public health leader with executive experience and a clear path to compete statewide in Ohio

Amy Acton brings statewide experience, strong name recognition, and a clear commitment to protecting personal freedoms and strengthening Ohio families. In a challenging state, she offers Dems a credible, competitive path forward in 2026.

open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
#OHPOL #OHGOV #WinBlue

Amid drastic Medicaid cuts, Ohio Department of Health director lays out rural program funding plans • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff laid out plans for a $202 million federal award aimed at rural health, following drastic Trump/Republican Medicaid cuts that will hit Ohio to the tune of $33 billion over 10 years.

Ohio braces for $33B in Medicaid cuts — state health director outlines how $202M in federal rural health funds will support hospitals, workforce & maternal care. 🎯 https://ow.ly/Bku750Yn6M5

#Medicaid #RuralHealth #OHgov #HealthcareNews

Pretty good poll for Acton but she has to get to 50% over the next few months. That's the hardest part in a state as red as Ohio.

#OHGov

Definitely helps in a state where Dems will have a hard time getting to 50%.

Now they’ll just need a plurality in both the #OHGov and #OHSen races.

If that’s the case I HIGHLY suggest following

@amyactonoh.bsky.social and @davidpepperoh.bsky.social

They’re running for Gov and Lt Gov in Ohio this year.

#OHGov

Vivek Ramaswamy’s advice to Ohioans struggling with inflation is to - wait for it - make more money!

I think this genius is going to be a historically bad GOP candidate for #OHGov.

Poster on X by @justinbarasky.bsky.social.

Pepper for Lt. Gov was a great pick.

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#OHGov

The earlier the #OHGOV race is funded, the better. It affects all races up and down the ticket. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Any amount will help, consider a small reoccurring donation if you can. Let’s send a message early!

#OHPol

Check it out, Ohio!

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to TAKE AWAY your healthcare.

@amyactonoh.bsky.social & @davidpepperoh.bsky.social want to PROTECT your healthcare!

Support Acton-Pepper at:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...

#OHGov #Ohio @ohdems.bsky.social #Medicare #Medicaid #healthcare

Hard to overstate how good of a chance Democrats have to flip the Ohio Governor's office blue this year.

And flipping #OHGov by a solid enough margin just might help us get #OHSen over the finish line, too.

This is your year to take your state back, Ohio Democrats!

#OHGov

Vivek Ramaswamy family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges Justin Salsburey, a 23-year-old resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, faces federal drug charges after receiving more than 260 parcels of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Yeah, this is only going to embolden the racist right who have been going after Vivek Ramaswamy in the #OHGov GOP primary.

www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...

Vivek and his buddy in the statehouse deliberately support policies that created the public school funding crisis, making schools rely on local taxpayers, all while siphoning our tax money to charter school scams. Now that’s an affordability crisis. #DrActon #OHGov

Amy Acton chooses former Ohio Democratic Party leader David Pepper as running mate David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democrats, has been tapped as Amy Acton’s running mate in the 2026 gubernatorial race, according to their campaign spokesperson.

Amy Acton and David Pepper will make a dynastic and phenomenal team. They will focus on affordability, public safety, and focusing on issues that matter to Ohioans. Vivek is about 3 things: himself, Donald Trump, and power. #ohgov

www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Some news in Ohio.

Vivek Ramaswamy has picked his running mate for #OHGov, and in doing so has removed a Republican from contention who would’ve been viewed as the toughest competitor for Marcy Kaptur in #OH09.

Good news for Kaptur and Dems.

Dr. Amy Acton for Governor Join our campaign to bring power back to the people of Ohio.

And luckily Democrats have @amyactonoh.bsky.social running against Ramaswamy.

She is a good candidate and she can win #OHGov if we all do our part.

actonforgovernor.com

Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Social Media After Angering Republicans With TPUSA Speech Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy announced his decision to leave social media on Monday, just weeks after angering many members of his own party.

Apparently Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for #OHGov is going so poorly that he’s now swearing off social media, including X.

Seriously, don’t assume that just because he’s a Republican running in Ohio that he is a shoo-in to win.

This is a VERY weak candidate.

www.mediaite.com/politics/viv...

Something to keep an eye on.

Blatantly racist GOP primary challenges developing to the non-white Republican frontrunners Vivek Ramaswamy and Byron Donalds in #OHGov and #FLGov respectively.

This is gonna get ugly.

I’ve long believed that Vivek is a weak candidate for #OHGov.

I just don’t see the GOP base being enthusiastic about him, for reasons both fair (whiny boy billionaire) and foul (his ethnicity).

Presents a real opportunity for Dem Amy Acton to win #OHGov… and maybe help Sherrod Brown win #OHSen.

Emerson not greatest poll, but winning #OHGOV for the first time in 2006 would be a big deal for Dems. And Sherrod Brown best shot at 50th Senate seat.

Ohio 2026 Poll: Democrats Make Gains in Races for Governor and US Senate - Emerson Polling Trump Approval Underwater Among Ohio Voters A new Emerson College Polling survey of Ohio voters…Full Release & Results

Emerson has Husted +3 for #OHSen, Acton +1 for #OHGov. emersoncollegepolling.com/ohio-2026-po...

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year. Ryan announced the decision Friday. It's good news for Dr.

With Tim Ryan opting not to run for the #OHGov Democratic nomination, the field is now all but cleared for Dr. Amy Acton.

And with a weak Vivek Ramaswamy as the likely GOP nominee, that means we all need to get behind @amyactonoh.bsky.social and help her flip this seat.

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