Vivek Ramaswamy Outpaces Amy Acton in Ohio Fundraising as Governor’s Race Heats Up
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has raised more total money from Ohio donors, while Democrat Amy Acton has attracted more individual contributors from within the state, according to the latest campaign finance filings.
The two are considered front-runners in Ohio’s November gubernatorial race and both reported record-breaking fundraising totals in their first year of campaigning.
By Dec. 31, Ramaswamy had raised $19.8 million — the highest amount ever reported by a gubernatorial candidate in Ohio at this stage of the race. Acton raised $5.3 million by the end of 2025, the largest total for a Democratic challenger during the same timeframe.
Campaign records show Ramaswamy received more than 250,000 individual contributions, compared to about 110,000 for Acton. However, Acton reported more individual donors from Ohio, with 78,694 in-state contributors compared to Ramaswamy’s 39,260.
In total dollars from Ohio residents, Ramaswamy received approximately $11.3 million, representing about 57% of his total fundraising. Acton reported roughly $4.48 million from Ohio donors, with her campaign stating that 70% of her overall donations came from within the state.
Both campaigns emphasized grassroots support. Acton’s team said more than 96% of her contributions were $100 or less. Her average grassroots donation was $28, with an overall average donation of $48.22, according to filings.
Ramaswamy’s campaign reported an average donation of about $76. His largest contributions came from individuals and an Ohio Republican political action committee, along with donors affiliated with private education groups and industry PACs, including the Ohio Credit Union and Ohio Trucking Association.
Acton’s largest single donor was the Ohio Democratic Party, which contributed $125,000. She also received significant support from labor unions and industry PACs, including the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Ohio State UAW.
Ohio voters will choose their next governor on Nov. 3.
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