Dr. Amy Acton lives in Bexley, a community on the east side of Columbus.
She is married to Eric Acton, a middle school teacher and track coach. Together they have a blended family of six children.
Community Ties
Acton has said she first got involved in grassroots politics in Bexley, organizing neighbors through a local email group.
Did You Know
If elected, she would be the first woman to serve as governor of Ohio.
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