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Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

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Semones, E. (2026, November 4). Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/democrat-amy-acton-beats-republican-vivek-ramaswamy-in-ohio-governors-race?traffic_source=rss

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Amy Acton, a physician and former top health official under outgoing Governor Mike DeWine, has won Ohio's gubernatorial race against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. The campaign was marked by intense spending of over $100 million and controversial ads that sparked public outrage. Acton’s victory makes her the first Democrat to hold the office since 2006 and also the state's first female governor.

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On November 3, 2026, Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the next governor of Ohio, ending a 20-year Republican streak. Acton, who previously led Ohio's Department of Health during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, received over 51% of the votes. The race was marred by controversy after Ramaswamy’s campaign released an attack ad that drew national criticism and backfired. Acton campaigned on lowering costs and promised various tax credits and property tax relief for seniors and middle-income homeowners. This victory marks a significant shift in Ohio politics, making her the first woman to hold the governor's office.

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Acton, a physician who served as outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine’s top health official, faced countless attacks over her response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Democrat Ohio Republican

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Acton PERSON · 4× Democrat NORP · 2× Ohio GPE · 2× Republican NORP · 2× Amy Acton PERSON · 1× Mike DeWine PERSON · 1× Ramaswamy PERSON · 1× Vivek Ramaswamy PERSON · 1×

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Spending in the hotly contested race topped an unprecedented $100m. In the final weeks of the bitter campaign, a controversial television ad featuring her estranged mother sparked fierce backlash against Ramaswamy, who claimed responsibility for it and refused to take it down off the airwaves.

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2026-11-04 · Al Jazeera

Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race · assertive framing

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Democrat Amy Acton has been elected as the US state of Ohio’s next governor, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a race that captured headlines across the country. asserted

that → elect → country

Acton, a physician who served as outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine’s top health official, faced countless attacks over her response to the Covid-19 pandemic. asserted

who → serve → pandemic

who → contest → airwaves

In the ad, Acton’s mother accused her daughter of lying about her childhood and suggesting she has a mental illness. asserted

she → accuse → illness

But it failed to mention that Acton was removed from her mother’s custody at the age of 12 after her stepfather was charged with raping her. asserted

stepfather → fail → her

Acton is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006. asserted

Acton → become → 2006

She’s also the first woman ever elected to the office. asserted

She → ’ → office