Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, Al Jazeera English, NDTV, CBS News, ABC News (US), The Times of India.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian World, Democrat Amy Acton won the Ohio governor's race, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and ending 16 years of Republican control of the office. CBS News and ABC News also reported the result, with ABC noting it was a projected win. The Times of India said Acton is Ohio's first female governor and the first Democratic win in the state's governorship in two decades. Al Jazeera English reported she is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006. The sources differ on the timing of the last Democratic governor, and the excerpts do not say more about the campaign or next steps.
Key points
- The Guardian World reported Amy Acton was elected governor of Ohio on Tuesday, a rare Democratic victory in a state Donald Trump carried.
- ABC News reported Acton addressed supporters after it projected she will win the Ohio governor's race.
- The Times of India reported Acton is Ohio's first female governor after defeating Vivek Ramaswamy.
- Al Jazeera English reported Acton beat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race.
What we know
- Amy Acton, a Democrat, defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race, according to multiple outlets.
- The Guardian World reported the win ends 16 years of Republican control of the office.
- The Times of India reported Acton campaigned on healthcare and affordability.
- CBS News reported Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Acton's estranged mother.
Sources differ: The Times of India says the win is the first Democratic governorship victory in two decades, while Al Jazeera English says Acton is the first Democrat to become governor since 2006.
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Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office. According to The Guardian World, Democrat Amy Acton won the Ohio governor's race, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and ending 16 years of Republican control of the office. CBS News and ABC News also reported the result, with ABC noting it was a projected win. The Times of India said Acton is Ohio's first female governor and the first Democratic win in the state's governorship in two decades. Al Jazeera English reported she is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006. The sources differ on the timing of the last Democratic governor, and the excerpts do not say more about the campaign or next steps. Covered by 6 publications. The Guardian World: Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office. Al Jazeera English: Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race. NDTV: Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian-Origin Republican, Loses Ohio Governor's Race, Democrat Amy Acton Wins. CBS News: Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race. ABC News (US): WATCH: Amy Acton addresses supporters after projected win in Ohio governor's race. The Times of India: US poll results: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, flips Ohio governor's office.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Amy Acton was elected governor of Ohio on Tuesday – a rare victory for the Democratic party in a state that Donald Trump carried th 3 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race Acton is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- NDTV India Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian-Origin Republican, Loses Ohio Governor's Race, Democrat Amy Acton Wins Indian-origin Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has lost the race for Ohio governor 2 h ago · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother. 3 h ago · Tier 3
- ABC News (US) United States WATCH: Amy Acton addresses supporters after projected win in Ohio governor's race Democrat Amy Acton addressed supporters after ABC News projected she will win the Ohio governor's race over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. 2 h ago · Tier 3
- The Times of India India US poll results: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, flips Ohio governor's office Dr. Amy Acton has been elected as Ohio's first female governor after defeating Vivek Ramaswamy. This historic victory marks the first Democratic win in the state's governorship in two decades. Acton campaigned on healthcare and affordability while highlighting her challenging childhood. Ramaswamy fa 2 h ago · Tier 3
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