Recent polling has kept the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy tightly contested ahead of the November 3 election, with averages showing Acton ahead by low single digits in a state that has favored Republicans in recent cycles. Late September surveys from Suffolk and Marist gave Acton leads of 6-9 points among likely or registered voters, while earlier Bowling Green and Fox News polling showed narrower gaps or ties. Economic concerns, Acton's background as state health director, Ramaswamy's Trump endorsement and outsider profile, and the open seat after term-limited Governor Mike DeWine have shaped voter preferences. A Libertarian candidate adds uncertainty to final margins, and trader pricing reflects the potential for outcomes under 6 points on either side.