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Amy Acton elected Ohio's first woman governor, defeating Vivek Ramaswamy

Democrat Amy Acton's victory makes her Ohio's first woman governor and ends 16 years of Republican control, after a campaign marked by controversy over her opponent's advertising.

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Coverage recounts Acton's leadership during the coronavirus pandemic

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Reports identify Trump's backing for Republican candidate Ramaswamy

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Coverage details October advertisement featuring Acton's estranged mother

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CBS News projects Acton wins Ohio governor race

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  1. Amy Acton let Vivek Ramaswamy’s concession call go to voicemail after repulsive attack ad featuring her estranged mother
    The Independent
  2. Where the Races Got Personal, These Democrats Came Out on Top
    Vogue
  3. Ohio’s Amy Acton stops speech to help person in crowd after historic win
    The Hill
  4. US midterms: Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor's race; how Ro Khanna, Pia Dandiya and others fared
    Mint
  5. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy Defeated By Amy Acton In Ohio Governor Race - The Quint
    The Quint