Vivek Ramaswamy ’s once‑dominant path to the Ohio governor ’s mansion has narrowed sharply, with prediction markets now tilting toward a Democratic victory in 2026. Newsweek has reached out to Ramaswamy and his Democratic rival, Dr. Amy Acton, for comment. Ramaswamy entered the race with national name recognition and top Republican endorsements, but recent trading reflects growing doubts about whether that advantage will hold in a competitive, open‑seat contest . Prediction markets tracking the