Governor and Lieutenant Governor
November 3, 2026 · Ohio · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 28 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 11,810,293 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 11,810,293) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 28.54, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Amy Acton
Democratic · declared
Amy Acton is a physician, public-health leader, former Ohio Department of Health director, former Columbus Foundation executive, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Ohio governor. She led Ohio's early COVID-19 public-health response and campaigns on affordability, health, education, and practical public service.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for
Don Kissick
Libertarian · declared
Don Kissick is a Navy veteran, television control-room operator, prior congressional and U.S. Senate candidate, and the 2026 Libertarian nominee for Ohio governor. His campaign emphasizes political trust, unity, compassion, civil liberties, and limited government.
Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican · declared
Vivek Ramaswamy is a biotechnology entrepreneur, author, former 2024 presidential candidate, former federal government-efficiency initiative co-leader, and the 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor. His Ohio agenda includes reducing regulation and government spending, income-tax elimination, Medicaid work requirements, and merit pay in public education.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 against, Government Efficiency 1 for
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: ohiosos.gov