Dr. Amy Acton on running for Ohio governor and why she quit as state health director
In her first interview since declaring a run for governor, Dr. Amy Acton explained her decision and also the disagreement ...
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Who is Amy Acton? Ohio governor candidate to replace DeWine is former state health director
Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health Director, announced her candidacy for Ohio governor in the 2026 election. Acton served as the face of Ohio's COVID-19 response during the pandemic.
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If the nasty brigade thinks they can chase Amy Acton from the governor’s race, they’ll be very wrong: Brent Larkin
CLEVELAND -- In many states, Dr. Amy Acton would be a dream candidate for governor. She’s smart, well-known and courageous. Her life story is remarkable. And for a brief period in late 2020 ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health director, is running for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton helped lead the state through the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, earning her both praise and scorn. Now, she's running as a Democrat ...
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Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, joins 2026 governor's race
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. Acton, 58, a physician and public health expert ...