Political analysis suggests the overall contest is a toss-up if the trends in Portage County are representative, as Democrats have not regained Obama-era margins in northeast Ohio. In that specific county, Donald Trump won by 15 points in 2024 and candidate Moreno won by 6 points. While some observers believe the race could lean toward Acton if suburban voters shift, they argue the current statewide gap may not reflect the final outcome.
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Amy Acton Leads Vivek Ramaswamy 50% to 41% in Ohio Governor Poll
US Politics21 days ago
Suffolk University polled Ohio voters from September 23 to September 27 to gauge support for the 2026 race to replace the state's governor. The survey shows Democrat Amy Acton leading with 50% of the support statewide, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy follows at 41% and candidate Don Kissick at 3%. However, results in Portage County differ, with Ramaswamy holding 49% compared to 46% for Acton and 4% for Kissick.
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