Governor
Vote for 1All 7 candidates, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement. On a phone, scroll the table sideways.
| Topic | Amy Acton | Don Kissick | Vivek Ramaswamy | Timothy Grady | Heather Hill | Renea Turner | Ron Ula |
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| On the ballot as | Democratic, with David Pepper for Lt. Governor | Libertarian, with James L. Mills for Lt. Governor | Republican, with Robert A. McColley for Lt. Governor | with Angela Neutzling for Lt. Governor, Certified write-in (name not printed on the ballot) | with Patrick Manley for Lt. Governor, Certified write-in (name not printed on the ballot) | with Jalen Turner for Lt. Governor, Certified write-in (name not printed on the ballot) | with Michael C. Lehnerd for Lt. Governor, Certified write-in (name not printed on the ballot) |
| Occupation | Physician (pediatrics and preventive medicine); former Ohio State University faculty; worked at the Columbus Foundation Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Business leader; campaign site says he built companies including developing medications Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Prior offices | Director of the Ohio Department of Health (appointed by Gov. DeWine in 2019) Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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| Taxes and budget | "I will expand the Homestead Exemption so more of Ohio’s seniors are eligible" Source: actonforgovernor.com | "We are in favor of the end property tax amendment." Source: donkissick.com | "Slash property taxes immediately to protect families, seniors, and homeowners" Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Economy and jobs | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Simplify licensing and regulation for small business" Source: donkissick.com | "Slash red tape that drives up costs and stalls business growth." Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Education | "Public money should be for public schools." Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Empower parents with transparency and meaningful choices over where and how their children learn." Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | "I’ll reduce prescription drug prices by launching Ohio Rx" Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Public safety | "I will rebuild state and local partnerships, fully fund the police and public safety" Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Enforce stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders." Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Energy and utilities | "data centers must pay for the entirety of their energy" Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Expand natural gas and deploy innovative energy technologies to strengthen Ohio’s energy supply" Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | "On day one as governor, I will issue anti-corruption Executive Orders" Source: actonforgovernor.com | "We want to ban legislators from becoming lobbyists for 5 years after they’re in office." Source: donkissick.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Immigration | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Immigrants should have a straightforward and clear lawful path to citizenship" Source: donkissick.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Abortion | "I will protect reproductive freedom so that every woman can access safe, legal abortion care" Source: actonforgovernor.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | President Donald Trump Source: vivekforohio.comVice President J.D. Vance Source: vivekforohio.comGov. Mike DeWine Source: vivekforohio.comOhio Republican Party Source: vivekforohio.comOhio Chamber of Commerce Source: vivekforohio.comNFIB-Ohio Source: vivekforohio.comOhio Conference of Teamsters Source: vivekforohio.comFraternal Order of Police of Ohio Source: vivekforohio.comSusan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Source: vivekforohio.comOhio Right to Life PAC Source: vivekforohio.comNational Rifle Association PVF Source: vivekforohio.comOhio State Medical Association PAC Source: vivekforohio.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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