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Amy Acton
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Amy Leigh Acton (née Stearns, formerly Beech; born February 16, 1966) is an American physician and researcher who is currently the Democratic nominee for the Governor of Ohio. Acton previously served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health from 2019 to 2020. She led Ohio's COVID-19 pandemic response and accompanied Governor DeWine during his daily afternoon press conferences throughout the spring of 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic response, Amy Acton supported temporarily closing bars and restaurants, limiting large gatherings, and closing K-12 schools statewide to combat COVID-19. Prior to and immediately after serving as director of the Ohio Department of Health, she worked at the Columbus Foundation. She left her position at the foundation upon announcing her candidacy for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election.
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Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers - Cleveland.com Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers Cleveland.com
The Acton-Ramaswamy contest already is in the dirt: Today in Ohio - Cleveland.com The Acton-Ramaswamy contest already is in the dirt: Today in Ohio Cleveland.com
Acton, Ramaswamy trade attacks as Ohio governor race heats up: Capitol Letter - Cleveland.com Acton, Ramaswamy trade attacks as Ohio governor race heats up: Capitol Letter Cleveland.com
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Ohio’s governor race is already ugly and the victims are the voters, who deserve answers The Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is already defined by zingers and half-truths, and voters are the ones getting shortchanged on real issues.
Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton advance in Ohio governor's race - WOSU Public Media Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton advance in Ohio governor's race WOSU Public Media
Acton and Ramaswamy Begin Long Road to Election Day in November - Columbus Underground Acton and Ramaswamy Begin Long Road to Election Day in November Columbus Underground
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks - Cleveland.com Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks Cleveland.com
Editorial: Competitive elections return - Toledo Blade Editorial: Competitive elections return Toledo Blade
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
Ohio governor’s race turns negative as Acton, Ramaswamy rev up attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio—The polls had barely closed following last Tuesday’s Ohio primary election when Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy began attacking each other. Ramaswamy, a Columbus-area Republican, claimed ...
What comes next in Ohio’s governor race - NewsNation What comes next in Ohio’s governor race NewsNation
Where the gubernatorial candidates stand on education - News 5 Cleveland WEWS Where the gubernatorial candidates stand on education News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton to face off in Ohio governor’s race after primary victories - WV News Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton to face off in Ohio governor’s race after primary victories WV News
Who Is Ahead in the Ohio Governor's Race? Latest 2026 Election Polls - nytimes.com Who Is Ahead in the Ohio Governor's Race? Latest 2026 Election Polls nytimes.com
Game on: Ramaswamy, Acton race to become Ohio governor - Ohio Capital Journal Game on: Ramaswamy, Acton race to become Ohio governor Ohio Capital Journal
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor? - Reuters Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor? Reuters