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Ohio Governor-Elect Amy Acton (D) takes the stage after winning her election on November 3, 2026.
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Government/Politics
2026 election in Ohio delivered close races, surprise endings and historic results
Karen Kasler
Ohio got its first woman elected governor with Amy Acton, who defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by nearly eight points in a state that President Trump won by 11 points just two years earlier.
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