Ohio governor race 2026
There is no incumbent in this race. Forecasters rate it Toss-up. Polymarket prices Democrats at 72% and Republicans at 28%.
Candidates3 listed
| Candidate for governor | Running mate | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton | David Pepper | Democratic | nominee |
| Vivek Ramaswamy | Rob McColley | Republican | nominee |
| Don Kissick | James L. Mills | Libertarian | nominee |
Reported Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Governor races are funded under state law, so campaign money is filed with the state, not the FEC; we do not show it yet.
Forecasts and ratingsforecaster median and Polymarket
Consensus (median of 7): Toss-up Estimate
| Forecaster | Rating | Date listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report | Toss-up | 2026-10-01 | |
| Inside Elections | Toss-up | 2026-10-01 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Toss-up | 2026-10-06 | |
| Decision Desk HQ | Toss-up | 2026-10-11 | |
| Fox News | Toss-up | 2026-10-06 | |
| RealClearPolitics | Toss-up | 2026-10-05 | |
| Silver Bulletin | Lean D | 2026-10-11 | flip from current holder |
Ratings are each publisher's own, compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). The date is the one listed there; a rater may have changed its call since, and “dated” means more than 45 days old. Open the forecaster for its current rating.
Prediction market
Democratic 71.5% · Republican 28.5% Estimate
Polymarket price read as a probability (the two prices need not add up to exactly 100%). Volume $419,642, snapshot 2026-10-15. View the market · About Polymarket