Healthcare
Proposes easier Medicaid enrollment, a state drug-purchasing platform, more transparent pricing and medical-debt relief.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Amy Acton
Candidate for Governor · Ohio
Running mate: David Pepper
THE PERSON
Background
Amy Acton is a physician who served as director of the Ohio Department of Health beginning in 2019. She previously worked in public health, taught at Ohio State University, and worked with the Columbus Foundation.
Roots
- Grew up in Youngstown, Ohio
Education
- Ohio State University · Master’s in public health
Background sources checked October 26, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Tech & AI
Supports a conditional moratorium on data centers, requiring full utility-cost coverage, union labor, transparency, environmental protections and local benefits.
“I support a conditional moratorium on data centers”Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Consumer protection
Supports stronger protections against surprise medical bills and predatory medical-debt collection.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked November 3, 2026.
Franklin County Board of Elections · General election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Patricio101 · CC0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.