Dr. Amy Acton announced her campaign for governor of Ohio on January 7, 2025, filing paperwork as a Democrat.
Governor Mike DeWine is term limited, leaving the office open in 2026.
Fundraising
Her campaign reported raising more than $5 million by the end of 2025.
Nomination
Acton won the Democratic nomination in the spring 2026 primary and faces Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Libertarian Don Kissick in the general election.
Learn More
To learn more about Dr. Amy Acton and the issues in Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race, read coverage from several Ohio newspapers and public radio stations, review each candidate’s official website, and check nonpartisan voter guides. Hearing from supporters and critics of every candidate helps voters make an informed choice. For official election dates, registration status, and polling locations, visit the Ohio Secretary of State or your county board of elections.
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