Dr. Amy Acton, former Ohio Department of Health Director, announced her candidacy for Ohio governor in the 2026 election. Acton served as the face of Ohio's COVID-19 response during the pandemic.

Then-Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton speaks during a news conference at the MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland on Feb. 27, 2020, as Gov. Mike DeWine watches. Dr. Amy Acton ...

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R).

Amy Lynne Schmidt, age 52, of Lorain, passed away at University Hospitals Cleveland on the afternoon of Friday July 12, 2024 following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Lorain on August 21 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Dr. Amy Acton, who became a statewide celebrity of sorts as state health director during the early days of the coronavirus crisis, filed paperwork Tuesday to run for Ohio governor ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In her first interview since declaring a run for governor, Dr. Amy Acton explained her decision and also the disagreement that ultimately led to her stepping down as ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton, the former Ohio health director who became a household name during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, says she is considering a run for governor in 2026.