Amy Acton’s campaign highlighted grocery and gas prices, utility bills and corruption in prepared remarks after The Associated Press projected her Ohio win, as the official result awaits canvassing and certification.
Acton declared victory Tuesday at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, where more than 1,000 supporters gathered, her campaign said. Her campaign’s prepared remarks quoted Acton as saying, “I will be a governor for all Ohioans.” EconoTimes previously covered the projection of her victory.
Acton would be the first woman elected governor of Ohio, the AP reported. Democrats last won the governorship 20 years ago, according to the AP. A physician and former director of the Ohio Department of Health, Acton became prominent during the state’s early COVID-19 response. The AP also reported that Ohio had shifted toward Republicans in recent elections and that President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
An ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling her daughter a liar drew criticism during the race, the AP reported. The Statehouse News Bureau reported that Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed it produced the ad.
Axios reported that Acton will face a Republican-controlled state legislature that could complicate efforts to carry out her campaign pledges.
Ohio’s election-night results remain unofficial until county boards complete their canvass and the state certifies the outcome, the Secretary of State’s office said. Boards may begin canvassing Nov. 8 and must finish by Nov. 24; the office reviews county certifications before statewide certification.
