Amy Acton Campaigns for Ohio Governor Against Vivek Ramaswamy

Medical doctor Amy Acton is campaigning to succeed Governor Mike DeWine in the Ohio gubernatorial race. Her platform centers on economic and educational reforms, including a working families tax cut and an Earned Income tax credit targeting 775,000 families. Acton's proposal also includes child tax credits of $1,000 for children up to six years old and $500 for those aged 7 to 15.

Acton is prioritizing the restoration of public school funding, placing her in direct opposition to her chief rival, Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy seeks to divert public school funds toward charter schools.

While supporters point to Acton's medical background and her role during the COVID-19 crisis as assets, her campaign has faced personal attacks. Opponents have aired television advertisements questioning her medical training and alleging a history of alcohol abuse, though her husband has denied these claims.