Youngstown native Amy Acton says she’s considering Ohio governor run in 2026. What we know |

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Youngstown native and former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton is reportedly considering a run at state politics, including a potential run to be Ohio governor in 2026.

Acton made the comments Tuesday morning at an Ohio Democratic Party breakfast during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

BREAKING: Dr. Amy Acton says she’s considering a run for Ohio governor in 2026 https://t.co/5mgN7KUyOx
— Jeremy Pelzer (@jpelzer) August 20, 2024

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton is at the DNC. She is considering a future run, including possibly governor. Acton previously decided not to run for Senate. pic.twitter.com/Bt4tdXGSFq
— Jessie Balmert (@jbalmert) August 20, 2024

Acton served as Ohio Department of Health Director under Republican Governor Mike DeWine from 2019-2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After stepping down, she considered a run for U.S. Senate, but decided against it.

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This story was originally published August 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM