Candidate for Governor, Ohio
Director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020)
| Born | 1966-02-16 · Youngstown, Ohio |
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| Party | Democratic |
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| Education | Youngstown State University (BS, MD, MPH) |
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Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton discusses a controversial ad by her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, that featured her estranged mother. She also outlines how she would address key issues, including concerns about data centers, after taking office.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 14:24
Democrats swept Ohio’s two top-ticket races: Sherrod Brown is projected to have won his Senate contest, while Amy Acton is projected to become the state’s next governor.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:00
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected governor of Ohio. The bitterly contested campaign also featured a Ramaswamy ad showing Acton’s estranged mother.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:49
US media project that Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s next governor. The seat is currently held by a Republican.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:32
Democrat Amy Acton won Ohio’s governor’s race, defeating tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. His controversial ad featured Acton’s estranged mother calling her “a liar.” Acton is the first woman elected governor of Ohio and the first Democrat to win the office in 20 years.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:35
Democrat Amy Acton spoke to supporters after ABC News projected she would defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:51
Amy Acton spoke to supporters after ABC News projected that the Democrat would defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor’s race.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:38
Democrat Amy Acton has been elected Ohio’s next governor, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely watched contest. She is the first Democrat to win the governorship since 2006 and the first woman elected to the office. Campaign spending topped $100m, while a controversial ad involving Acton’s mother drew fierce backlash against Ramaswamy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:25
Amy Acton defeated Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s governor race, ending the GOP’s 20-year hold on the state. After her victory, she said Ohio had chosen “unity over hate.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:18
NBC News projects that Democrat Amy Acton will defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki examines how results are trending across the state.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:13
