Amy Acton’s pitch to struggling Ohio families: Put money back in their pockets

Amy Acton’s pitch to struggling Ohio families: Put money back in their pockets

More than 1.7 million Ohio households — 37% of the state — did not earn enough to cover the basics in 2024, according to data released in June by United For ALICE. Amy Acton has built an entire campaign for governor on that gap. Since announcing her candidacy in January 2025, the Democratic nominee has framed nearly every appearance around what Ohioans pay for housing, power, groceries and health care. Acton is a physician and a Youngstown nativ…