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Dr. Amy Acton

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Dr. Amy Acton
Candidate for OH Governor
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Dr. Amy Acton is an American physician and researcher currently running for governor of Ohio as a Democrat. She previously served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health from 2019 to 2020, leading the state's COVID-19 pandemic response, and is now campaigning to fight for Ohio families.
Top Priorities
  • Healthcare Affordability
  • Opioid Epidemic and Addiction Recovery
  • Children's Health and Advocacy
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