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By Michelle Rivera
How Amy Acton fits into a record year for women governors
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Amy Acton will enter office in January as Ohio’s first woman elected governor and part of a record number of women leading states across the country.
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