Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post.

Democrat Amy Acton has won Ohio’s race for governor, defeating Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, NBC News projects.

Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected governor of the Buckeye State in 20 years. | Politics Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's governor race, becoming the first Democrat elected to lead the state in 20 years.

The 60-year-old becomes the first elected female governor of Ohio, and the first Democrat to win the seat since 2016.

A divisive attack ad drew bipartisan condemnation before Acton’s victory delivered a significant blow to Republicans in Ohio.

A divisive attack ad drew bipartisan condemnation before Acton’s victory delivered a significant blow to Republicans in Ohio.

Amy Acton defeated Trump-backed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor election. Her victory makes her the first woman elected governor of the state.

Amy Acton has won Ohio’s governor’s race, making her the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years. Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton during the Ohio gubernatorial race. Photo by Michael M…