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Ohio’s governor’s race has just turned into a nail-biter as Cook Political Report flips it to “Toss Up,” giving Democrats renewed hope after years of GOP dominance. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, is gaining ground despite her controversial pandemic leadership, while Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican challenger and former presidential hopeful, spends heavily to paint her as a “socialist” — even though she’s pivoted to focus on everyday issues like the cost of living. Ramaswamy, meanwhile, tries to position himself as the “pro-freedom” outsider, but Acton counters by calling him a wealthy elitist out of touch with Ohio families. With national trends shifting left and polls tightening, this race could be a bellwether for the state’s political future — even as Sabato’s Crystal Ball still leans Republican.

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