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) |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton spoke with ABC News after a Cleveland rally with former President Barack Obama, saying Trump and Vance should “look at the facts” following a Ramaswamy attack ad.
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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
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Donald Trump-endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s first female governor and end 16 years of Republican control of the office. During the bitter campaign, Ramaswamy’s team ran an attack ad featuring Acton’s mother, drawing calls from politicians in both parties for it to be withdrawn and for an apology.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:55
NBC News projects that Democrat Amy Acton has won Ohio’s governor’s race, defeating Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:49
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed Thursday that an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, is leaving the state’s airwaves.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 22:00
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton spoke with ABC News after a Cleveland rally with former President Barack Obama, saying Trump and Vance should “look at the facts” following a Ramaswamy attack ad.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 02:03
An attack ad released by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has drawn backlash from both parties. Trump and Vance defended the controversial ad, while Obama campaigned with Amy Acton.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 18:36
An advertisement released by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has prompted bipartisan backlash. Trump and Vance defended the ad, while Obama campaigned alongside Amy Acton.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 14:18
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is refusing to pull an attack ad against Democratic rival Amy Acton. Featuring Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying, the ad has drawn criticism from Republicans; Donald Trump and JD Vance have defended it, while other senior party figures have urged its removal.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 06:21
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign ad on Friday. It features the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, calling her “a liar.” At a campaign stop in northeast Ohio, Ramaswamy said the ad had nothing to do with childhood abuse.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 23:43
Trump renewed his criticism of Amy Acton amid controversy over an ad involving Vivek Ramaswamy. “It’s a mother speaking badly against Amy Acton,” he said.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 21:08
