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As Health Director, Amy worked with republicans to hold big drug companies accountable for the opioid crisis, bringing millions back to Ohio to lower healthcare costs

Amy Acton · A campaign advertisement, "Leader" · October 5, 2026 · Governor of Ohio

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Checked against Ohio Attorney General release of Sept. 16, 2021 announcing the $808 million opioid distributor settlement.

The record: AG Yost Announces Ohio's Historic $808 Million Settlement

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Acton's campaign released the ad on the weekend before Oct. 5, 2026 and printed its transcript in a release dated Oct. 5.

Topics: Health, Drugs.

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  1. Acton Campaign Launches New Ad: "Leader" · Dr. Amy Acton for Governor · 2026-10-05 · accessed 2026-10-07
  2. AG Yost Announces Ohio's Historic $808 Million Settlement · Ohio Attorney General · 2021-09-16 · accessed 2026-10-07

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