Ohio Excels Congratulates Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton

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November 4, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Excels today congratulated Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton and newly elected and returning members of the Ohio General Assembly, pledging to work with state leaders to strengthen student achievement and expand pathways to careers.

“Ohio Excels, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders who recognize the important role they can and must play in addressing Ohio’s education and workforce challenges, congratulates Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton as well as the newly elected and returning members of the Ohio General Assembly,” said Ohio Excels President Lisa Gray. “We look forward to working with the governor’s administration and legislative leaders to make Ohio the No. 1 state for students by strengthening achievement in math and reading, expanding career-connected learning and helping more Ohioans earn credentials and degrees of value. Every student deserves the preparation and opportunity to build a successful future and share in Ohio’s economic success.”

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About Ohio Excels: Ohio Excels is a non-partisan, non-profit organization created in 2018 by leaders of Ohio’s business community who are committed to helping improve educational outcomes for Ohio’s students and ensuring that all K-12 schools prepare students for success in the next step of their lives, whether it is higher education, the military or the workforce.