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Blue wave surge: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy to flip Ohio governorship

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Democrat Amy Acton defeats Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, becoming the first woman elected governor and ending a 20-year Democratic gap.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 4 outlets

    Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy, who was backed by US President Donald Trump, lost Ohio’s gubernatorial race to Democrat Amy Acton. Ramaswamy, 41, lost to 60-year-old Acton, who became the first woman to be elected governor of the state. Acton bagged over 51 per cent of the votes while Ramaswamy won…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 7 outlets

    The victory makes Acton the first Democrat elected governor of Ohio since 2006. It also makes her the state's first woman governor.

    — NDTV

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In the 2026 midterms, Democrats are projected to win the US House, positioning Hakeem Jeffries as a potential Speaker. Meanwhile, upset victories and strong leads emerge in red states, including Amy Acton winning the Ohio governorship against Vivek Ramaswamy, alongside Democratic leads in Texas and…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

Blue wave surge: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy to flip Ohio governorship

In the 2026 midterms, Democrats are projected to win the US House, positioning Hakeem Jeffries as a potential Speaker. Meanwhile, upset victories and strong leads emerge in red states, including Amy Acton winning the Ohio governorship against Vivek Ramaswamy, alongside Democratic leads in Texas and…

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

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…

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Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

US Midterms: Indian-origin Republican Vivek Ramaswamy locked in close Ohio Governor contest against Democrat Amy Acton

Polling stations closed across multiple states on Tuesday (Nov 3) as voting in the 2026 US midterm elections entered its final phase, shifting attention towards vote counting and emerging results in congressional and gubernatorial contests. According to CNN, polling centres in Georgia, Kentucky…

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