Amy Acton
Dr. Amy Acton is a physician and public health expert who gained national recognition as the director of the Ohio Department of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she played a crucial role in the state's health response. Known for her clear communication and data-driven approach, Acton became a trusted figure in Ohio, advocating for public health measures that aimed to protect the population. With a background in both medicine and public policy, she has been involved in various health initiatives and is currently a candidate in the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race, running as a Democrat.
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Democrats have prepared their own candidate, former health director Dr Amy Acton, for a gubernatorial bid in Ohio.
‘Hindu man looking down on Americans’: Casey Putsch says Vivek Ramaswamy is working with ‘anti-Christ’ in online rant
India· 2026-01-26
Amy Acton is expected to be the main rival of Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor race.
'Third world parenting imposed on American kids': Nikki Haley's son attacks Vivek Ramaswamy over education reforms, calls him 'creep'India· 2025-11-26
Amy Acton is a Democratic candidate who rejects Ramaswamy's comments and advocates for the struggles of Ohioans.
Vivek is ‘flying around in his private jet’: Republican rival hits back at Ramaswamy’s ‘lazy, mediocre’ comment on OhioansIndia· 2025-11-16Dr. Amy Acton is currently ahead in favorability according to a recent poll.
'Vivek must lose': MAGA wants Ramaswamy to lose Ohio election after Mamdani's NYC win; 'Not a race between...'India· 2025-11-07
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the leading Democrat in the governor’s race.
Ohio Teamsters endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for 2026 gubernatorial race
United States· 2025-09-20
Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director, is running as a Democrat in the Ohio gubernatorial race.
Vivek Ramaswamy on track to become third US governor of Indian-originIndia· 2025-02-25
Former Ohio department of health director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the only declared candidate on the Democratic side.
Vivek Ramaswamy announces bid for Ohio governorIndia· 2025-02-25
Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who was one of the prominent faces of the COVID-19 response in the state, has announced she is running for governor as a Democrat.
Ramaswamy officially launches gubernatorial campaign in Ohio: 'Best days are still yet ahead'United States· 2025-02-24
Former Ohio health director Amy Acton is running for the Democratic nomination.
Vivek Ramaswamy announces 2026 bid for Ohio governorUnited States· 2025-02-24
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the only Democrat in the race.
Trump ally Ramaswamy to announce 2026 GOP campaign for Ohio governor in one weekUnited States· 2025-02-17