Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

Democrat Amy Acton won Ohio's governor's race, becoming the first woman and first Democrat in 20 years to win the position. She defeated Vivek Ramaswamy despite over $100 million spent against her. As governor-elect, Acton has said she plans to focus on combating corruption when she takes office.

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Part of The 2026 Ohio governor race: Amy Acton vs. Vivek Ramaswamy

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

How Amy Acton won the Ohio governor’s race: A look behind the numbers

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

Amy Acton won Ohio's governorship by 8 points — and now statehouse Republicans will have no choice but to negotiate with her

Cincinnati CityBeatLeft· 1d ago

Amy Acton wins Ohio governor’s race, setting up a new era of divided government

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Ohio’s next governor once moved 18 times by age 12

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

Ohio votes blue for Acton, Brown: The Wake Up for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

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FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 20h ago

What could Ohio look like under Gov. Amy Acton, starting day one?

WOWK CharlestonCenter· 23h ago

What Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 1d ago

What Ohio Gov-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on Day 1

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WDTN DaytonCenter· 1d ago

What Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 1d ago

What Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

NBC 4 ColumbusCenter· 1d ago

What Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

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The OregonianCenter· 1d ago

Ohio’s next governor once moved 18 times by age 12

MLiveCenter· 1d ago

Ohio’s next governor once moved 18 times by age 12

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 23h ago

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

Breitbart NewsRight· 1d ago

Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Race

TribliveLean Right· 1d ago

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

AL.comLean Right· 1d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Ohio’s next governor once moved 18 times by age 12

Acton Beats Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor After Ad Featuring Her Mother Backfires

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Blaze MediaRight· 1d ago

Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's seat, beating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy

Conservative ReviewRight· 1d ago

Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's seat, beating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 1d ago

Vivek Ramaswamy Blows More Than $80 Million On Loss To Democrat Amy Acton As Red Ohio Flips Blue

BizPac ReviewRight· 1d ago

Vivek Ramaswamy blows more than $80 million on loss to Democrat Amy Acton as red Ohio flips blue

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race

The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office

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  1. Nov 3Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
  2. Nov 4What Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton plans to tackle on day one

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