New Facts: Acton and Ramaswamy secure gubernatorial nominations

Ohio’s general‑election matchup for governor is set after the May 5 primary. Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination in a landslide, taking roughly 82% to 87% of the vote, and Amy Acton advanced unopposed on the Democratic side. Neither has held elected office.

Ramaswamy celebrated in Columbus with his running mate, Senate President Rob McColley, and pitched cutting taxes, limiting property tax increases, expanding natural gas production and shrinking government waste. Acton, running with former state party chair David Pepper, told supporters she will focus on making Ohio more affordable, pointing to rising costs for gas, electricity and child care.

Ramaswamy enters the general with about $50 million raised, roughly half from his own money. Acton has raised more than $10 million. Ramaswamy’s bid also carries endorsements from Trump and the state Republican Party.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources