{
  "id": 687408,
  "title": "Vivek Ramaswamy's Chances of Losing to Amy Acton in Ohio—New Poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vivek-ramaswamys-chances-of-losing-to-amy-acton-in-ohio-new-poll",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T17:46:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/vivek-ramaswamys-chances-of-losing-to-amy-acton-in-ohio-new-poll-12315220"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent poll conducted by Tulchin Research, Democrat Amy Acton holds a narrow 2-point lead over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio gubernatorial race, with 46% to 44%. The poll, sponsored by Democratic attorney general candidate John Kulewicz, surveyed 600 likely voters from July 29 to August 4, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. Other recent polls show varying results, with the Times and Siena University poll tied at 47% each, the AARP poll showing Acton up 3 points, and the Fox News poll showing Acton with a single point advantage. Prediction markets indicate a close race, with Ramaswamy having a 51% chance of victory on Kalshi and Acton leading on Polymarket at 52%. Both Democratic and Republican candidates have faced criticism in the campaign, with Acton facing pushback over comments about transgender sports and Ramaswamy facing boos at a conservative convention for his stance on Israel. The gubernatorial race in Ohio is considered competitive, with both major polling sources classifying it as a toss-up or leaning Republican.",
  "summary": "A new poll showed a close gubernatorial race in the Republican-leaning state ahead of November's midterms.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}