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  "id": 18065921,
  "title": "US poll results: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, flips Ohio governor's office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-poll-results-democrat-amy-acton-defeats-ramaswamy-flips-ohio",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:28:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-mid-term-elections/news/us-election-results-amy-acton-defeats-donald-trump-backed-vivek-ramaswamy-to-become-ohios-first-woman-governor/articleshow/135522936.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Democrat Dr Amy Acton has emerged victorious in Ohio's gubernatorial race, defeating Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. At 60 years old, Acton becomes the first woman to hold the state's highest office. Her campaign focused on affordability and access to healthcare, contrasting with Ramaswamy's wealth as a biotech billionaire. Despite spending over $100 million, Ramaswamy ultimately lost to Acton, who will succeed Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who cannot run for re-election.",
  "summary": "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 faced significant backlash for a controversial ad featuring Acton's estranged mother. Acton enters…",
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Acton defeats Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/acton-defeats-ramaswamy-in-ohio-governors-race",
        "published": "2026-11-04T03:35:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/amy-acton-wins-ohio-race-for-governor-ending-16-years-of-republican",
        "published": "2026-11-04T03:55:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrat-amy-acton-wins-ohio-governors-race",
        "published": "2026-11-04T03:56:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Time",
        "title": "Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrat-amy-acton-defeats-vivek-ramaswamy-in-ohio-governors-race",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:02:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "US midterm elections: Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-midterm-elections-democrat-amy-acton-wins-ohio-governors-race",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:07:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy In Ohio Governor Race, Set To Become First Woman To Lead State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/amy-acton-defeats-vivek-ramaswamy-in-ohio-governor-race-set-to-become",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:11:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrat-rob-sand-wins-iowa-governors-race-ending-gop-control-of-the",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:16:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mother Jones",
        "title": "Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Contest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/amy-acton-defeats-vivek-ramaswamy-in-ohio-governors-contest",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:36:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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