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

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Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Ohio’s gubernatorial race toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton on Friday after a week of backlash over an ad Republican Vivek Ramaswamy ran featuring her estranged mother.

The outlet shifted the race between Ramaswamy and Acton from a “Toss-Up” to “Leans Democrat.”

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