US poll results: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, flips Ohio governor's office

Democrat Dr Amy Acton has won the race for governor of Ohio, defeating Trump-backed Indian-American Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, to become the first woman elected to the state's top office.Her victory also marks the first time in 20 years that a Democrat has won the governorship.Acton, a public health physician and former Ohio health director during the Covid-19 pandemic, overcame more than $100 million spent against her by Ramaswamy and his Republican allies.She will succeed Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who is barred from seeking another term.The 60-year-old built her campaign around affordability and improved access to healthcare, appealing to working- and middle-class voters by highlighting her personal background.