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Amy Acton recently announced she is running for Ohio governor. Here's what to know about the state's former health director ...

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton recently announced she will run for governor of Ohio. Her best bet ...

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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 ...

A look at Dr. Amy Acton’s decision to run for Ohio Governor. WOSU’s Mike Thompson and the Columbus on the Record panel look at Dr. Amy Acton’s decision to run for Ohio Governor and the ...

Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health Director and the first woman physician appointed to Ohio’s top public health position, announced last week that she's running for governor. Acton will ...

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, who gained notoriety during the COVID pandemic, is running for ...

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.