Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Summary
Democrat Amy Acton was elected Ohio governor, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Acton, a physician and former state health director, is the first Democrat elected governor of Ohio since 2006 and the first woman to hold the office.Key Facts
- Acton served as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s top health official.
- Acton faced criticism over her response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Spending in the governor’s race exceeded $100 million.
- A campaign television ad featured accusations from Acton’s estranged mother.
- Ramaswamy claimed responsibility for the ad and declined to remove it from broadcast.
- The article says Acton was removed from her mother’s custody at age 12 after her stepfather was charged with raping her.
- Acton is the first woman elected governor of Ohio.
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