The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race remains a toss-up heading into the November 3 general election, with trader consensus reflecting a tight contest driven by an open seat after term-limited Republican incumbent Mike DeWine. Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in the May 5 primary with strong Trump endorsement and minimal opposition, positioning himself on tax cuts and government efficiency, while Amy Acton advanced unopposed as the Democratic nominee drawing on her prior role as state health director. Recent polls show the candidates statistically tied or within a few points, consistent with Democratic efforts to capitalize on voter concerns over affordability and national trends. High campaign spending and Acton's running mate selection alongside Ramaswamy's have kept the contest competitive, though historical Republican advantages in the state continue to influence assessments.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$181,476 Vol.
$181,476 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Amy Acton (D)
56%
Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
45%
$181,476 Vol.
$181,476 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
Amy Acton (D)
$82,872 Vol.
56%
Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
$98,605 Vol.
45%
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race remains a toss-up heading into the November 3 general election, with trader consensus reflecting a tight contest driven by an open seat after term-limited Republican incumbent Mike DeWine. Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in the May 5 primary with strong Trump endorsement and minimal opposition, positioning himself on tax cuts and government efficiency, while Amy Acton advanced unopposed as the Democratic nominee drawing on her prior role as state health director. Recent polls show the candidates statistically tied or within a few points, consistent with Democratic efforts to capitalize on voter concerns over affordability and national trends. High campaign spending and Acton's running mate selection alongside Ramaswamy's have kept the contest competitive, though historical Republican advantages in the state continue to influence assessments.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Market Opened: Oct 13, 2025, 5:45 PM ET
Volume
$181,476End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:45 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race remains a toss-up heading into the November 3 general election, with trader consensus reflecting a tight contest driven by an open seat after term-limited Republican incumbent Mike DeWine. Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in the May 5 primary with strong Trump endorsement and minimal opposition, positioning himself on tax cuts and government efficiency, while Amy Acton advanced unopposed as the Democratic nominee drawing on her prior role as state health director. Recent polls show the candidates statistically tied or within a few points, consistent with Democratic efforts to capitalize on voter concerns over affordability and national trends. High campaign spending and Acton's running mate selection alongside Ramaswamy's have kept the contest competitive, though historical Republican advantages in the state continue to influence assessments.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Volume
$181,476End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:45 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...The 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race remains a toss-up heading into the November 3 general election, with trader consensus reflecting a tight contest driven by an open seat after term-limited Republican incumbent Mike DeWine. Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in the May 5 primary with strong Trump endorsement and minimal opposition, positioning himself on tax cuts and government efficiency, while Amy Acton advanced unopposed as the Democratic nominee drawing on her prior role as state health director. Recent polls show the candidates statistically tied or within a few points, consistent with Democratic efforts to capitalize on voter concerns over affordability and national trends. High campaign spending and Acton's running mate selection alongside Ramaswamy's have kept the contest competitive, though historical Republican advantages in the state continue to influence assessments.
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