Jake Paul Endorses Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor
The YouTuber backed the Republican candidate ahead of this week's midterm elections, in a race against Democrat Amy Acton.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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YouTuber and influencer Jake Paul announced his endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor in a social media video. The endorsement comes ahead of midterm elections held Tuesday.
Why it matters
The endorsement adds a high-profile influencer to a competitive race to succeed Governor Mike DeWine, who will step down this year. Ohio voters are weighing the choice between Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton.
Polling averages from RealClearPolling show Amy Acton leading Vivek Ramaswamy by 4.5 points in the Ohio governor's race. It remains unclear what effect Jake Paul's endorsement will have on the result.
The players
Jake Paul
Jake Paul is a YouTuber and influencer known for his boxing career and large social media following.
Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy is a Republican candidate for Ohio governor and a former presidential candidate who founded several biotechnology companies.
Amy Acton
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, running against Ramaswamy in the general election.
The details
Paul posted the endorsement in a video on social media, having previously shown support for Ramaswamy in a 2023 TikTok video. Ramaswamy has said Paul encouraged him to join TikTok in 2024 to reach younger voters.
Timeline
2023: Paul posts a TikTok video praising Ramaswamy.
2024: Ramaswamy joins TikTok to reach younger voters during his presidential campaign.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: Midterm elections, including the Ohio governor's race.
Political Context
Ramaswamy's 2024 presidential campaign relied on TikTok outreach to younger voters, a strategy he has now carried into the Ohio governor's race. Opposing officials and critics of influencer-driven campaigning have not been addressed in the source.
Ohio voters will decide the governor's race on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The endorsement is one factor voters may weigh as they choose between Ramaswamy and Acton.
The takeaway
Influencer endorsements are increasingly part of campaign strategy, and voters can weigh them alongside candidates' policy positions and polling data before deciding.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Elections for the latest on the Ohio governor's race.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Post Millennial.
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