Ohio governor race 2026

Posted it themselves Sep 28

“Why I’m looking forward to the job: the next Governor of Ohio can actually make a tangible difference to improve people’s lives. Safer streets, better education, and a more affordable life.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 26

“Our social safety nets should empower upward economic mobility instead of creating an intergenerational poverty trap. We’re going into the cities that Democrats have taken for granted for years & speaking the truth.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 23

“Gas is over $4.50 in Ohio today, diesel just hit a record $6.76, and if you fill up a 15-gallon tank once a week, you're paying about $300/year in state gas taxes alone. Truckers are paying thousands. Families badly need a real leader who takes action and delivers real relief, not just empty tweets. That’s why I have worked with Ohio lawmakers, including House Speaker Matt Huffman & Senate President Rob McColley, to create an Ohio Gas Tax Relief Plan that we’ll enact into law by no later than next week. Here's how it works (we’ll hold a joint press conference on Wednesday to discuss the details): 1. Suspend the full state tax for 90 days. Ohio's 38.5-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and 47-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel and other fuels. 2. Protect state and local road funding. Lost revenue would be replaced by an upfront appropriation from ODOT's ending cash balance, then the General Revenue Fund, and, if needed, the Rainy Day Fund. Actual payments will follow the complete existing formulas to protect federal matching funds, construction commitments, and winter maintenance. 3. Replenish the Rainy Day Fund with verified Medicaid fraud savings. In May, I laid out a detailed plan to combat Medicaid fraud. New funds from a federal agreement allowing Ohio to retain more of those savings can restore any funding drawn from the Budget Stabilization Fund and ODOT's cash balance. All dollars will be pre-appropriated to ensure no project interruptions. 4. Make the relief visible and accountable. Supplier invoices must show the tax change. The Ohio Department of Taxation may offer credits for previously-taxed station inventory only when entirely passed through to customers, and will publish weekly pump-price comparisons and monthly reports on replacement road funding. If the legislature doesn’t act this year, I will present a bill during the transition and push for passage when I take office on January 11, 2027. I'm prepared to call a special session if needed. While Amy Acton continues to issue hollow statements without offering an iota of policy detail (and continues to hide from the debate stage), I’m working with our legislature to take action & provide real affordability relief to Ohioans.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 23

“I’m joining state lawmakers in the morning to publicly lay out a legislative plan to suspend the Ohio gas tax immediately. While Amy Acton posts consultant-crafted statements & tries desperate political stunts, we’re taking real action to improve lives now.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 15

“A journalist asked me about my vision for education reform & I shared it. These are the kinds of questions both candidates should be able to address candidly in a debate - voters deserve answers.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 7

“I went to public schools through 8th grade, then St. X for high school. Education is personal to me: we have to make sure every kid in the state has a path to get the best possible education they can.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 1

“Ohio has a chance to lead the country in securing elections when we vote to put a hard photo ID requirement into our state constitution this November. And pretty soon, other red states like TX & FL will follow our lead after we get it done.”

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Posted it themselves Aug 31

“Washington D.C. couldn’t pass the SAVE Act, but we can get it done here in Ohio: time to amend the state constitution to require photo ID to vote in Ohio elections. Good kickoff event today in Hilliard to VOTE YES on Issue 3.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 29

“Another night, another shooting in downtown Cincinnati. Very sad. The culture of lawlessness will end on my watch. It’s time to restore accountability & the rule of law.”

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Posted it themselves Sep 11

“Over 30,000 law enforcement officers across Ohio put on their uniforms without knowing what they may face in the line of duty. Just this past week, in Dayton, seven officers were injured after a man suspected of homicide & carjacking stole a police cruiser before ramming it into”[post continues]

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Posted it themselves Aug 29

“Another evening, another county fair. Acton tried to shut them down while letting BLM protests rage on, in the name of “science.” The people I met tonight aren’t going to let that happen again.”

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Posted it themselves Aug 18

“Amy Acton claims that the COVID death rate was 50% (when in fact it was less than 1%). Can’t make this stuff up, just listen to her.”

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