On Thursday, Dr. Amy Acton announced she is considering a run for the U.S. Senate as a Democratic candidate in Ohio in 2022. Last week, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced that he will not seek re-election next year, opening up one of Ohio's two Senate seats. Dr. Acton put out the following statement.
"In recent weeks, there has been much speculation about my possible interest in running for the United States Senate in 2022.
Many Ohioans have shared with me their concerns and the daily challenges they face. They have expressed a need for a new approach that can help them, and their communities thrive. I am humbled by the outpouring of interest and support. For that reason, I am stepping down from my role at The Columbus Foundation in order to carefully consider how I can best be of service at this crucial time.
Whatever my decision, I know with absolute certainty I won’t stop working to provide healing and hope to all Ohioans."





