Ramaswamy Loses Lead To Acton In Tight Ohio Governor Race

Vivek Ramaswamy is facing a tougher challenge than anticipated in his bid for Ohio governor as polls show him trailing Democrat Amy Acton. Despite receiving President Donald Trump's full endorsement, which cleared the crowded Republican field and gave him two years to campaign, data indicates he has lost ground among independent voters who make up most of the swing base. Harry Enten from CNN analyzed survey results showing Ramaswamy's net rating with independents at minus 25, a record low for any GOP nominee in Ohio since 2000. While Ramaswamy previously led by approximately four points on average, Acton now holds that same margin ahead of Election Day two weeks out. This potential Democratic victory would mark the first time Democrats have held the governor's office in Ohio since 2006.