Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy cast his ballot in Ohio on Election Day alongside his wife, Apoorva Ramaswamy, as he makes his final push in the closely watched governor's race.Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy voted alongside his wife, Apoorva, and urged Ohioans to choose the candidate they believe will improve their families’ lives. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Vivek Ramaswamy's message to votersSpeaking outside the polling station before entering the school, Ramaswamy urged voters to focus on candidates who could improve their families' lives.“At the start of this day, if I have one suggestion to those who are deciding how to vote today, vote for the person who can actually make your life better. Vote for the person who you believe in your heart of heart is actually going to make your family’s life better,” he said.He added that the governor's race ultimately comes down to which candidate can offer Ohio families a better future.Also Read: Abdul El-Sayed mocks Trump as Michigan race sees last-minute political twist: ‘Call me Senator after tomorrow’“This election, especially for the role of governor, comes down to who’s going to allow your family to live a better life,” Ramaswamy said.He also declared, “Our work begins tomorrow morning.”After entering the school, Ramaswamy and his wife joined other voters waiting in line to cast their ballots.Where Vivek Ramaswamy stands in the pollsRamaswamy is facing Democratic candidate Amy Acton in a competitive contest.

According to The Hill's polling average updated November 3, Acton stood at 49.4%, compared with 45.5% for Ramaswamy.However, an Emerson College poll conducted November 1–2 showed an almost even contest, with Acton at 48.4% and Ramaswamy at 48.3%.The race is being closely watched as Ohio voters decide who will succeed term-limited Republican Governor Mike DeWine.Ramaswamy faces Democrat Amy Acton in closely watched contestRamaswamy is competing against Democratic nominee Amy Acton, a former Ohio health director, to succeed Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who is barred from seeking another term due to term limits.The contest has attracted national attention, with both parties investing heavily in the race. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has focused his campaign on tax reductions, lowering electricity costs, economic growth and public safety.Acton, meanwhile, has emphasised affordability, public services and healthcare, while also raising concerns about the state's approach to economic development and data-centre expansion.The election also carries historical significance.

A victory for Acton would make her Ohio's first female governor, while Ramaswamy would become the state's first Indian-American governor.