Ohio’s government has been running in place for 30-plus years

Joshua Gunter

Posted Sunday, November 1, 2026 5:48 am

Thomas Suddes (via Cleveland.com)

Then-Gov. James A. Rhodes in 1966 as he began one of his many road tours around Ohio. Rhodes served four terms as Ohio governor -- from 1963-1971 and from 1975-1983 -- in many ways, setting the standards for GOP governance in the decades that followed. That's one reason why a fresh voice and outlook are needed, Thomas Suddes writes today, urging voters to pick Dr. Amy Acton. (Marvin M. Greene, Plain Dealer file)

Whether the Democratic candidate, Dr. Amy Acton, or the Republican, Vivek Ramaswamy, wins Ohio’s governorship Tuesday, is even more important than the candidates claim.

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