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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against them

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — Speaking to a small gathering of supporters as the Ohio River flowed behind her, Dr. Amy Acton announced she was backing a three-year moratorium on permitting new injection wells for fracking in rural Washington County.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against them (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — Speaking to a small gathering of supporters as the Ohio River flowed behind her, Dr. Amy Acton announced she was backing a three-year moratorium on permitting new injection wells for fracking in rural Washington County.

  2. Toledo Blade

    Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    MARIETTA, Ohio — Speaking to a small gathering of supporters as the Ohio River flowed behind her, Dr. Amy Acton announced she was backing a three-year moratorium on permitting new injection wells for fracking in rural Washington County.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Ohio Democrats' path to governor's office runs through rural areas that have turned against party (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Democrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party's best chance in years to win that office.

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