Ohio Democrats' path to governor's office runs through rural areas that have turned against party
Summary
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is focusing on rural voters concerned about water pollution from fracking. She supports a three-year pause on new fracking injection wells to protect groundwater. Her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, emphasizes energy development but also talks about protecting natural resources and the economy.Key Facts
- Amy Acton backs a three-year pause on permits for new fracking injection wells in Washington County, Ohio.
- Local voters worry that fracking waste is polluting their groundwater.
- Susan Vessels, a local Republican leader, supports Acton’s water protection efforts.
- Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor, supports expanding American energy, including fracking.
- Both candidates are trying to win votes in rural, traditionally Republican areas.
- Republicans currently control all statewide offices and the Ohio Legislature.
- The last Democrat to win Ohio governor was in 2006.
- Voters in rural Ohio are concerned about rising costs for gas, groceries, and healthcare.
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