Ohio governor race 2026 odds: Acton vs Ramaswamy
Prediction markets make Amy Acton (D) the favourite in the Ohio governor's race, at 82% on Polymarket and 81% on Kalshi. A win would flip the governorship from Republicans to Democrats.
Odds updated just now · election day November 3
DAmy Acton
81%
Polymarket 82% · Kalshi 81%
RVivek Ramaswamy
19%
Polymarket 18% · Kalshi 19%
Democrats 81%Republicans 19%
Race facts
- Office
- Governor
- Held by
- Republicans
- Chance it flips
- 81%
- Platforms disagree by
- 1 pts
- Election day
- Nov 3, 2026
All candidates
Each platform’s price, scaled so its candidates add up to 100%, and the average.
- DAmy Acton82%81%81%
- RVivek Ramaswamy18%19%19%
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Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the Ohio governor race in 2026?
Amy Acton (Democratic), at 81% on average across Polymarket (82%) and Kalshi (81%).
Which party holds the governorship now?
Republicans. Markets give about a 81% chance it changes party in November.
When is the election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11 days from now. The markets resolve once the race is called or certified, according to each platform’s rules.
Why do Polymarket and Kalshi show different odds?
They are separate exchanges with different traders and fees, so the same candidate can trade a few points apart. When the gap is large, buying on the cheaper side can be an opportunity, as explained in our arbitrage guide.