Amy Acton won Ohio's governorship by 8 points — and now statehouse Republicans will have no choice but to negotiate with her
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM · 1 min read
Amy Acton endured two years of attacks to win Ohio’s governorship, and Today in Ohio hosts expect the punishment to keep coming. That raises a question: Why would she do it?