DemocraticFirst-time candidateDoctor
Amy Acton is a doctor for Governor of Ohio. The candidate supports tax reduction and seeks government accountability. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Ohio
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 5, 2026
General election
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Dave Yost ran for Governor of Ohio in 2026.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidate
Don Kissick served six years in the U.S. Navy, including deployments during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Running for Governor of Ohio for the first time, he emphasizes fighting government corruption, supporting small business through reduced regulation, and protecting personal freedoms on cannabis legalization and immigration reform.
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Disqualified, appeared on ballotFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur
Heather Hill ran for Governor of Ohio in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Independent candidate Jalen Turner is a write-in candidate running for his first term as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. He is on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Renea Turner ran for Governor of Ohio in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RWithdrew
Robert Sprague is the Republican party candidate. They emphasizes election integrity, housing, and national security.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Ron Ula, a Independent candidate, is running for office for the first time.
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Unofficially withdrewFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness Owner
Stuart Moats ran for Governor of Ohio in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateAnalyst
Tim Grady is an analyst running for this office for the first time for Governor of Ohio. Tim Grady supports education and infrastructure.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
An entrepreneur and lawyer with biotech and investment experience running for his first term, Ramaswamy emphasizes lowering taxes, reducing energy costs through increased production, and improving education to prepare students for the future.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedDoctor
Amy Acton is a doctor for Governor of Ohio. The candidate supports tax reduction and seeks government accountability. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Casey Putsch is a Republican candidate for Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Don Kissick served six years in the U.S. Navy, including deployments during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Running for Governor of Ohio for the first time, he emphasizes fighting government corruption, supporting small business through reduced regulation, and protecting personal freedoms on cannabis legalization and immigration reform.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateNonprofit founder
Travis Vought is a Libertarian candidate for Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEntrepreneur
An entrepreneur and lawyer with biotech and investment experience running for his first term, Ramaswamy emphasizes lowering taxes, reducing energy costs through increased production, and improving education to prepare students for the future.
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