In either a few days or weeks, Ohio Democrats will know whether their prayers are answered or not when former Rep. Tim Ryan decides on a bid for governor in 2026. In the 2022 U.S. Senate race, Ryan drew a strong 47% against Republican and Vice President-to-be JD Vance. The most recent Emerson College poll showed him trailing Ramaswamy among likely voters statewide by 48% to 41%. Acton, who is considered more liberal than Ryan, has the endorsement of former two-term Gov. Dick Celeste and the remaining members of his inner circle — known as “the Celestials.”Emerson College’s latest poll showed Ramaswamy leading Acton by 48.7% to 39.4% statewide.