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.

Former Ohio Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton from the Columbus suburb of Bexley announced on Jan. 7 that she is ...

I’m a doctor, not a politician,” she said in a statement announcing her candidacy. “I solve problems by bringing people ...

Dr. Amy Acton, who comforted Ohioans through the early days of the COVID pandemic, is running for governor as a Democrat.

Former Ohio Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton announced on Tuesday that she is running for Ohio governor in 2026.