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Amy Acton

Amy Stearns Acton, Amy Beecher, Amy Stearns, Amy Leigh 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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  1. 1965
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Ohio set for marquee races in the fall - irontontribune.com Ohio set for marquee races in the fall  irontontribune.com

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Editorial: Competitive elections return - Toledo Blade Editorial: Competitive elections return  Toledo Blade

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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What comes next in Ohio’s governor race - NewsNation What comes next in Ohio’s governor race  NewsNation

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Where the gubernatorial candidates stand on education - News 5 Cleveland WEWS Where the gubernatorial candidates stand on education  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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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

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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

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Game on: Ramaswamy, Acton race to become Ohio governor - Ohio Capital Journal Game on: Ramaswamy, Acton race to become Ohio governor  Ohio Capital Journal

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Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor? - Reuters Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?  Reuters