Who is Amy Acton? Ohio governor candidate to replace DeWine is former state health director
Amy Acton recently announced she is running for Ohio governor. Here's what to know about the state's former health director turned political candidate.
Republicans have owned Ohio. Could Dr. Amy Acton be the Democrat to stop their streak?
But how exactly does Acton, who rose to prominence as the state’s health director early in the COVID-19 crisis, and her supporters plan to actually win in Ohio, where Republicans have dominated for more than a decade?
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
More: As Ohio health director, Dr. Amy Acton went from unknown to icon — beloved by ... who grew up in the Cincinnati area and lives outside of Columbus. Acton didn't weigh in on specific GOP gubernatorial hopefuls. "I'm quite certain that the other ...
4 terrible tricks Amy Acton must steal from Bernie Moreno to win Ohio governor's race | Ohio
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton recently announced she will run for governor of Ohio. Her best bet for a victory would be to take a few lessons from the playbook of Senator-elect Bernie Moreno.
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Dr. Amy Acton enters Ohio gubernatorial race, vows to address state's pressing issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor. Acton, 58, a physician and ...
Dr. Amy Acton launches Democratic campaign for Ohio governor in 2026
Acton, who has been hinting at such a run since last summer, is the first Ohio Democrat to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign.
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor. Acton, 58, a physician and ...
Dr. Amy Acton is running for Ohio governor
Former Ohio Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton announced on Tuesday that she is running for Ohio governor in 2026. “Today, I filed papers to run for Governor because I refuse to look away from Ohioans who are struggling while self-serving politicians and special interests take our state in the wrong direction,
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor’s race
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton gives an update on the state’s preparedness and education ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio's early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor. Acton, 58, a physician and ...
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Amy Acton Enters Race for Ohio Governor
A look at Dr. Amy Acton’s decision to run for Ohio Governor. WOSU’s Mike Thompson and the Columbus on the Record panel look at Dr. Amy Acton’s decision to run for Ohio Governor and the ...
Who's running for Ohio governor in 2026?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced today that Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will be the state's new U.S. Senator. But who will take over the governor's seat in 2026?