Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office

Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump

Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office

TL;DR

  • Amy Acton, a Democrat, has been elected governor of Ohio.
  • She is the first woman to serve as Ohio's governor and the first Democrat to win the post since 2006.
  • Acton's victory ends 16 years of Republican control in the state.
  • The election featured a bitter contest, including personal attack ads from rival Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign.
  • Acton's platform focused on lowering costs through tax credits and relief programs.
  • Ramaswamy's platform included making Ohio income-tax free and restoring 'law and order'.