Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio's governor
Ohio Democrat Amy Acton will be the Buckeye State’s first Democratic governor in 15 years after her victory over Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy.
TL;DR
- Amy Acton, an Ohio Democrat, has won the governorship, making her the first Democratic governor in Ohio in 15 years.
- She defeated Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy with 50.7% of the vote.
- A pre-election ad featuring Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, raised the profile of the race.
- The ad touched upon Acton's past and her relationship with her stepfather.
- Acton, formerly the Director of the Ohio Department of Health, ran a cautious campaign, avoiding debates and public scrutiny.
- The race was seen as a key pick-up opportunity for Democrats as the incumbent governor was term-limited.