Ohio gubernatorial race intensifies between Ramaswamy and Acton

The Ohio gubernatorial race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton has become increasingly competitive. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, is campaigning on significant tax reforms, including a pledge to reset the property tax baseline to pre-pandemic levels. He has also advocated for a system that reduces reliance on local property taxes to fund public schools by utilizing statewide revenue sources. Additionally, a 90-day gas tax holiday was recently passed by the state Legislature at Ramaswamy's behest.

Amy Acton, the former state health director, is challenging the Republican dominance in the state. While Ramaswamy has received an endorsement from Donald Trump, recent polling suggests he is trailing Acton. Ramaswamy’s platform includes hardline immigration policies and support for AI data centers, though he has attempted to moderate his image for suburban voters by focusing on economic development and tax cuts.