November 7, 2025
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — A new poll finds Dr. Amy Acton leading Vivek Ramaswamy, while holding a double digit lead in net favorability (+14 Dr. Acton to +1 Ramaswamy) in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. With nearly a year until Election Day, Dr. Acton is the strongest candidate.
This is consistent with 314 Action Fund’s polling in August, showing that as a medical doctor, Dr. Acton has wide appeal to voters and room to grow.
“All the data shows what we already know to be true: Dr. Amy Acton is a uniquely strong candidate who will build a winning coalition to win Ohio,” said Erik Polyak, Executive Director of 314 Action. “Vivek Ramaswamy can try to buy his way into the race, but voters know that Dr. Acton is the only one fighting to keep them safe and healthy. There’s a long way to go, but only one candidate is gaining traction in this race—and that’s Dr. Acton.”
Other key findings:
Dr. Amy Acton holds a +14 net favorability rating, compared to Vivek Ramawamy who has just a +1 net favoritability.
This lead extends among independent voters, where Dr. Acton holds a +21, while Ramaswamy sits at -14.
Polling also found that voters are more likely to support Dr. Acton after being reminded of her experience protecting Ohio’s public health. In contrast, the more voters hear about Ramaswamy’s background, the less favorably he is viewed.
Read the latest polling memo from Hart Research here.
Read 314 Action Fund’s August polling here.
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