# Dr. Amy Acton's Pandemic Legacy | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-09-14T08:24:42+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s former health director who steered pandemic response during 2020, is now running for governor — and her legacy is sparking fierce debate. Supporters hail her early, aggressive actions as lifesaving, pointing to Ohio’s below-national-average death toll. Critics counter that lockdowns devastated businesses, schools, and mental health — even prompting protests outside her home. While Governor DeWine insists he made final decisions and consulted Acton as one of many advisors, the campaign spotlight remains on who truly held the reins. As voters weigh in, the question looms: was she a hero saving lives or a symbol of lost freedoms? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/14/amy-acton-covid-record-ohio-governor-race/91171199007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ba655c2e2011e4a1 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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