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US Midterms: The Ohio Governor's Race

Is Ohio's future built on Acton's public investment and worker protections or Ramaswamy's tax cuts and deregulation?

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Context

Above: The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio on Dec. 18, 2023. Image credit: Maddie McGarvey/The Washington Post/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Ohio ranks 45th in GDP growth, exports its young people and watches its once-premier education system erode year after year. Acton offers a credible, solutions-driven alternative to Republican leadership consumed by culture wars. Endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and backed by major labor unions, Acton's platform prioritizes public school funding, worker protections and community safety — addressing the daily struggles real Ohioans face rather than ideological battles that leave families further behind.

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Republican narrative

Ohio needs bold, transformational leadership to become the most affordable state in America. Ramaswamy's plan slashes property taxes, phases out the state income tax and cuts regulatory red tape to unleash business growth and lower costs for every family. Ramaswamy pairs economic ambition with a running mate respected across the General Assembly. Expanding natural gas, streamlining permits and attracting future industries will create real opportunity — rewarding work, investment and innovation so Ohioans can build lasting prosperity.

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