Ohio candidates name running mates shaping gubernatorial tickets
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Columbus. Dr. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy announced running mates Wednesday in Ohio’s 2026 governor race. Acton selected former Ohio Democratic Party chair David Pepper, citing his local government experience; Ramaswamy chose Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, emphasizing legislative knowledge. Both candidates said their picks balance outsider backgrounds with governing capability. Each ticket scheduled public events and roundtables this week in Columbus to introduce their lieutenant governor selections. Campaign statements highlighted affordability, anti-corruption, and legislative effectiveness as priorities. Governor Mike DeWine cannot seek reelection due to term limits, creating an open-seat contest. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Governor Mike DeWine is term-limited, creating an open-seat 2026 governor race.
- 2. Dr. Amy Acton campaigned and built name recognition leading into 2026.
- 3. Wednesday: Acton announced David Pepper as her running mate at a Columbus-area event.
- 4. Wednesday: Ramaswamy announced Rob McColley as his running mate at a Cleveland event.
- 5. Both campaigns scheduled roundtables and public appearances to introduce their tickets publicly.
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