2026 midterms: Record wins for diverse candidates and what they mean for Ohio: Leslie Kouba

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Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Tuesday's election.

Well, that was some election. The collective relief was palpable. Some incumbents maintained their seats but across the country, even here in our state, voters chose respectful, smart, decent people. When registered Republicans vote blue it proves the current majorities and Trump’s administration are solidly rejected. The blue wave crushed red control in Washington, D.C., and cracked the red supermajority here in Ohio — a very important achievement that will certainly help our governor-elect, Dr. Amy Acton.



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