Amy Acton

Democrat · Governor, Ohio

Acton has not spoken publicly on U.S. weapons or money for the government of Israel, or on U.S. aid to Palestinians. No statement was found in source-checked research across 11 sources.

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### Safety and antisemitism * **Personal Experience with Antisemitic Harassment (April–June 2020):** While serving as Director of the Ohio Department of Health leading the state's COVID-19 response, Acton - who is Jewish - was targeted by severe harassment and antisemitic rhetoric. In April and May 2020, opponents of health restrictions used antisemitic tropes, referring to her as a "globalist" and comparing state public health mandates to Nazi Germany. Armed protesters found outside her Bexley, Ohio home in May 2020 carrying anti-Jewish signage. On June 11, 2020, Acton resigned as state health director, citing the intense personal strain and security threats aimed at her and her family. * **Statements on Vitriol, Safety, and Justice (April 6, 2021):** On April 6, 2021, when announcing that she would not pursue a U.S. Senate bid, Acton addressed the hostility and bigotry she experienced during her health directorship, advocating for civil safety and kindness: > *"I know many of us are tired of the vitriol and hate... We are weary from the battle. No one has gone untouched and much has been exposed and revealed. Yet as we cautiously re-emerge this spring, we dare to hope that a new way is possible. The opportunity for repairing and reimagining is at hand... We must co-create an Ohio that ensures the enduring cultural values of kindness and justice for all."* * **Gubernatorial Campaign Focus (January 2025–January 2026):** Upon announcing her candidacy for Governor of Ohio on January 7, 2025, Acton highlighted her background as a proud Jewish Democrat and centered her platform on public health, community safety, and economic security for Ohio families, while pushing back against extremist political rhetoric in the state.

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### U.S. military aid and weapons to Israel There is no public record of Dr. Amy Acton making personal statements or taking official positions regarding U.S. military aid or weapons transfers to Israel.

### Characterization of the conflict There is no public record of Dr. Amy Acton making personal statements or taking policy stances characterizing the Israel/Palestine conflict.

### Rhetoric and lobbying There is no public record of Dr. Amy Acton making personal statements or taking action regarding Israel-related political rhetoric, AIPAC, or foreign policy lobbying.

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Also in this race: Tim Grady (Other), Don Kissick (Libertarian), Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) · All Ohio candidates.

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