# Amy Acton

> Amy Acton is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio in 2026. She previously served as Director of the Ohio Department of Health. She ran unopposed after no other Democratic candidate filed by the February 4, 2026 deadline. Her running mate is David Pepper.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: Governor
- Current office: Former Director, Ohio Department of Health
- State: OH
- Race: Ohio Gubernatorial Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Race rating: Lean R

## Opponents in this race

- [Vivek Ramaswamy](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/vivek-ramaswamy-oh-gov-2026.md) — Republican

Last updated: 2026-06-15T02:03:54.510Z

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