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Ohio’s GOP gubernatorial primary field narrowed in practice after state officials said votes for Heather Hill will not be counted because her running mate resigned. The primary remains contested, but Vivek Ramaswamy is described as the GOP-endorsed candidate with a large fundraising advantage over challenger Casey Putsch. Ramaswamy is also facing fresh criticism over his university consolidation proposal. Hill’s votes not being counted could reduce fragmentation and marginally clarify the primary picture. Reports of Ramaswamy’s party backing and fundraising edge may support his odds, though policy backlash adds some uncertainty.
Jobs and Democracy PAC, funded by artificial intelligence industry figures, is backing Brook Park Democrat Brian Poindexter in Tuesday's 7th District congressional primary.
Democrats worry nominees like Graham Platner in Maine could jeopardize winnable Senate races, even as the party eyes a favorable 2026 map.
A slew of incumbents are out, making room for fresh faces.
In one of the country's competitive congressional districts, Democratic voters seem torn and Republican voters face a field of political newcomers.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has a contested Republican primary for governor fast approaching, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a…
Kent President Todd Diacon says state funding cuts have outpaced enrollment declines. Adjusted for inflation, state support today is 27% lower than it was in 2005, when enrollment figures were similar to what they are now.
Two Democrats vying to oust Collins led the five-term Republican in hypothetical November matchups, a recent poll found.
After a weekend of scorched-earth infighting, the running mate of a long-shot Republican candidate for governor apparently ended their campaign by resigning from the race.
Polls point to a close race in the Ohio gubernatorial race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.
Polling shows he is neck-and-neck with his presumptive Democratic opponent in the Ohio gubernatorial race
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Donald Trump
Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio in the 2026 election cycle.
Ohio Conference of Teamsters
Ohio Conference of Teamsters endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in the 2026 election cycle.
Ohio Republican Party (State Central Committee)
Ohio Republican Party (State Central Committee) endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in the 2026 election cycle.
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in the 2026 Republican primary.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in the 2026 Republican primary.
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