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.
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton helped lead the state through the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning her both praise and scorn. Now, she's running as a Democrat to ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race
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 public health expert ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton helped lead the state through the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning her both praise and scorn. Now, she's running as a Democrat ...
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Who is Amy Acton? Ohio governor candidate to replace DeWine is former state health director
Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health Director, announced her candidacy for Ohio governor in the 2026 election. Acton served as the face of Ohio's COVID-19 response during the pandemic.