Dr. Amy Acton just won Ohio, and the story behind her victory is remarkable
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.
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Amidst the huge blue wave in this month’s election, perhaps there is no race more satisfying than the one for Ohio governor in which Dr. Amy Acton was the victor.Vivek Ramaswamy ran a slimy ad against his opponent that was condemned on a bipartisan basis. Dr. Acton’s mother asserted in the ad that her daughter had a pattern of lying throughout her life -- an interesting conclusion, given that the pair have not been in contact since Dr. Acton was removed from the house at the age of 12 following indictment of her stepfather for sexually molesting her.