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.

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Former Ohio health director Amy Acton is running for governor in 2026. Acton is a physician and public health expert who became a household name among Ohioans as she stood

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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). “I’m a doctor, not a politician,” she said in a statement announcing her candidacy. “I solve problems by bringing people together regardless of party to…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 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.

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Acton filed paperwork and launched her campaign Tuesday.

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Amy Acton during a COVID-19 press conference in 2020. Photo: Courtesy of The Ohio Channel On Tuesday, former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced a run for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R).  She is the first Democrat to enter the 2026 race. In a statement announcing her candidacy, Acton shared, “I’m a doctor, not a politician.” “I solve problems by bringing people together regardless of party to find soluti…

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