Amy Acton defeated Trump-backed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor election. Her victory makes her the first woman elected governor of the state.

Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected governor of the Buckeye State in 20 years. | Politics Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's governor race, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the state in 20 years.

Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post.

A divisive attack ad drew bipartisan condemnation before Acton’s victory delivered a significant blow to Republicans in Ohio.

A divisive attack ad drew bipartisan condemnation before Acton’s victory delivered a significant blow to Republicans in Ohio.

Republican biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will learn Tuesday whether a decision to double down on a widely criticized attack ad against his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, in the race's closing days saved or sunk his campaign for Ohio governor.

JD Vance has backed Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad against Democrat Amy Acton, despite bipartisan outrage over its use of her estranged mother to dispute her account of sexual abuse during her childhood.