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Amy Acton
/ˈeɪmi ˈæktən/
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Amy Acton is an American physician, public health expert, and politician who served as the Director of the Ohio Department of Health from 2019 to 2020, gaining prominence during the early COVID-19 pandemic response, and is currently the Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio in the 2026 election.
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Amy Acton's primary victory has Ohio Democrats ready to prescribe her a ticket straight to the governor's mansion.
From pandemic briefings to ballot boxes, Amy Acton is trading scrubs for suits with style.
Vivek Ramaswamy might be the GOP's tech whiz, but Amy Acton brings the doctor's note to Ohio's political fever.
Amy Acton proves that the road to the Statehouse can start with a stethoscope and a strong stance on public health.