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Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor race in favor of Democrat after Ramaswamy ad controversy

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The Cook Political Report has changed its assessment of Ohio’s gubernatorial race, moving it from "Toss-Up" status to "Leans Democrat" in favor of Amy Acton after criticism over an advertisement by her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy featuring Acton's estranged mother. This shift occurred following a week of negative reaction to the ad.

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Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Ohio’s gubernatorial race in favor of Democratic candidate Amy Acton on October 24, after a week of negative reactions to an ad Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released. The ad featured Acton's estranged mother and faced significant backlash from voters and media outlets. As a result, Cook Political Report changed the race’s status from "Toss-Up" to "Leans Democrat," reflecting the shift in public sentiment against Ramaswamy due to the controversial ad campaign.

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