Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio

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Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio. (2026, November 4). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/4/democrat-amy-acton-makes-history-in-ohio?traffic_source=rss

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Amy Acton, a Democrat, became the first female governor of Ohio after defeating her Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely fought election. During the campaign, Ramaswamy aired an advertisement that featured comments from Acton's estranged mother.

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On November 4, 2026, Democrat Amy Acton won the race for governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a closely watched contest. This marks the first time Ohio has elected a Democratic governor in 20 years and makes Acton the state's first female governor. The race became contentious when Ramaswamy aired an attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother, which drew significant criticism from many Republicans, including outgoing Governor Mike DeWine. Despite this, Trump continued to support Ramaswamy until his concession. Acton, 60, led Ohio's Department of Health during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and ran on a platform promising tax relief and cost reductions for Ohio residents.

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