Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton raises her arms during an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. AP Photo

Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio

Democrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio. The bitterly contested campaign also saw Ramaswamy air an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother.

Published On 4 Nov 2026