Democratic · Governor, Ohio
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Former director of the Ohio Department of Health (2019–2020).
Amy Acton's career experience includes working as a doctor, as the director of Project L.O.V.E., and as a professor of maternal and child health and global public health at Ohio State University.
Also running: Donald Kissick (L) · Vivek Ramaswamy (R)
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Lowering the Cost of Health Care
As a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is that Ohioans can both access and afford the care they need — and how right now, that simply isn’t the case for so many people in our state. Ohioans are struggling; more than 160,000 people dropped their healthcare coverage through the ACA since 2025, 11 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, and prescription drug prices are rising.
Improving Ohio's Education
Every kid in Ohio deserves access to a free, high quality public education. Ohio invented public schools! But decades of privatization schemes and special interest giveaways have led to worse outcomes for our kids.
Growing Ohio Jobs and Businesses
All across Ohio, I hear from people who are concerned that we are not doing enough to compete in the modern economy, and the data is clear: the current trickle-down, pay-to-play approach is not working. Ohio is 16th in unemployment, 41st in GDP growth, and most regions are struggling to retain good jobs.
Standing Up for Workers
Unlike my opponent, I’m not afraid to say the word “union.” I am a proud member of a union family – my grandfather was a union steelworker in Youngstown, and my husband is a proud 43-year public school teacher.
Cleaning Up Corruption
Enough is enough. It’s time to end the cost of corruption in Ohio and put working families first. When I am governor, hard-working Ohioans will stop footing the bill for the cost of corruption in our state. It is time to put the needs of working families over the wants of billionaires, corporations and special interests. As governor, I will crack down on the corruption that raises our costs — requiring transparency, …
Reducing Costs for Ohio Families
Everywhere I go, Ohioans tell me they feel squeezed by high costs in every part of their lives. Growing up without stable housing, reliable meals, or basic necessities, I understand what that’s like. Even today, my husband Eric and I still experience sticker shock when we shop for groceries or fill up the gas tank.
Building Safer Communities
Keeping Ohioans safe is my top priority as governor. Everyone deserves to feel and be safe in their communities, no matter where they live.
Amy Acton is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.