Fact Check: Did Amy Acton call off Ohio’s 2020 election at the last minute?

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Claimant: Vivek Ramaswamy (R)


Claim: In 2020, “Amy Acton called off Ohio’s election at the last minute.”


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the delay of the March 2020 primary because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy Acton later signed an order closing polling locations after a judge declined to delay the primary, but DeWine has said the decision to delay the election was his.


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Date: 05/15/2026


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Last Updated on May 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check