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 Dr. Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio 

AFL-CIO Endorses Amy Acton for Governor

2/14/26

The Ohio Federation of Labor's governing body "enthusiastically" endorsed Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio. In accepting the endorsement, Dr. Acton reiterated that she will stand with the working people of the state.

Acton Op-Ed: Ramaswamy Doesn't Get What You Need

2/10/26

In a Columbus Dispatch guest column, Dr. Amy Acton wrote about out-of-touch billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy who called Medicare and Medicaid "mistakes." As a doctor, Acton knows how important access to healthcare is to your success. She's running to be Ohio's Governor because she believes every Ohioan should have a fair shot at a healthy life.

Amy Acton/David Pepper

1/9/26

Chosen as Democratic running mate in the race for Ohio Governor, political author and former Cincinnati councilman David Pepper talks with Dr. Acton about turning Ohio around after too many years of corruption and failed policy.

"More election wins than Vivek Ramaswamy's ever had"

1/7/26

David Pepper--Dr. Acton's choice to be Lt. Governor--responds to criticisms from the opposition's campaign that he is a "political loser."

Amy Acton on Meidas Touch

11/15/25

Ben Meiselas of the Meidas Touch Network reports on Ohio Republicans and Independents turning against Trump ahead of the critical 2026 governor’s race. Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton talks with Ben about MAGA candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Time to Unify Around Amy Acton

10/27/25

David Pepper urges us not to squander our best opportunity in decades to elect Dr. Acton for Ohio Governor

Dr. Amy Acton on the Ohio Budget

7/2/25

In an exclusive interview with David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor talks about how the new state budget runs against everything she hears from people she meets during her campaign..

Ramaswamy Calls Passage of Reproductive Rights Amendment "Tragic"

3/28/25

In a video message to Greater Toledo Right to Life, the candidate to be Governor of Ohio talked about his opposition to the citizen-approved amendment.

We Deserve Better Than a MAGA Hand-Me-Down

1/23/25

Trump and Musk wanted Ramaswamy out of the way, so it's insulting to Ohio that he's running for Governor. A real public servant to put in charge of the state in 2026 is Dr. Amy Acton.

Amy Acton Tackles Ohio's Rising Costs of Health Care

2/12/26

Ohio Lt. Governor candidate David Pepper reports on Dr. Acton's agenda to address rising healthcare costs,

United Mine Workers of America Are Backin' Acton

1/21/26

UMWA endorses Dr. Acton for Ohio Governor as "the only candidate in this race who puts Ohio’s working families above corporations and special interests."

Amy Acton and David Pepper hold affordability roundtable

1/9/26

On January 7th, Dr. Acton and her newly chosen running mate for Lt. Governor met with residents of central Ohio to talk about housing affordability and other problems facing the state.

Dr. Acton Surging Over Ramaswamy

12/15/25

The latest polls show Acton is leading with voters in the race for Governor of Ohio

Yes, She CAN Win

11/8/25

After two women were elected governors of New Jersey and Virginia on November 4th, David Pepper thinks the "ugly whispers" about Amy Acton's campaign to be Ohio's governor--"she can't win"--can be put to rest. And a recent poll shows Dr. Acton is viewed more favorably by Ohio voters with a +14 net rating, compared to Ramaswamy with a +1 net favorability rating.

Vivek? You Can't Be Serious

7/23/25

He's running...but not to govern Ohio. David Pepper presents evidence of how unserious Ramaswamy is about actually being the Governor of Ohio.

Amy Acton on Toledo TV

4/23/25

Interviewed on WTOL11 about running for Governor, Dr. Acton says Ohioans tell her "they're ready for a change" and "a lot of us are longing for public servants again."

"I Am Running for Governor Because I Refuse to Look the Other Way"

3/20/25

Democrat Dr. Amy Acton talked on WSYX Columbus TV about why she's running for Governor of Ohio. In engaging with Ohioans she realized that "it's time that we need a change in Ohio." She also spoke about her achievements with Gov. DeWine during COVID, her readiness to get into politics, and can a Democrat win in Ohio.

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