Amy Acton
Candidate, Governor of Ohio · Democratic · Ohio
Amy Acton is a physician and former Ohio health director running as the Democratic nominee in Ohio’s open 2026 race for governor; she has not previously held elected office.
Profile last updated Sep 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A widely recognized former state health director from the pandemic era making her first bid for elected office.
Recent Action
Won the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio for the open 2026 seat.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports34
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs clean-energy investment and environmental-health protections.
Healthcare—Supports4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
A public-health advocate supporting expanded coverage and lower costs.
Second Amendment—Supports3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship.
Roe v. Wade—Supports3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion-access protections.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Emphasizes diplomacy and restraint; no clear position on the 2025 strikes.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.