Acton Refuses to Debate Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor Race: Election 2026

Ohio's governor race is too close to skip the debate stage

Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy have plenty to say. The Ohio gubernatorial candidates should say it face to face.

Acton urged to debate Ramaswamy on Ohio’s top issues

My plea to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton: Debate Vivek Ramaswamy (“Acton out: Dem candidate says no to debating Ramaswamy,” Sept. 3). Put on your poison-repelling super cape, add an extra layer of self-confidence, and face the bully in public. Be your calm, competent, and caring self. Tell us your plans for solving Ohio’s problems. What will you do about gun control and public safety? About education’s mess with vouchers, lower te…

Acton refuses to debate Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race: Election 2026

Ohioans likely won’t get a chance to compare their gubernatorial options on the debate stage this year after the campaign of Democratic candidate Amy Acton publicly and firmly refused to debate Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.

‘You Refused to Debate Your Primary Opponent’: Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Backlash for Criticizing Amy Acton’s Refusal to Debate in Ohio Governor Race

Vivek Ramaswamy called Amy Acton’s debate refusal disqualifying in Ohio, but critics immediately pointed to his own past decisions.