Acton vs Ramaswamy on Data Center Stocks | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s gubernatorial race is heating up with a fiery debate over data centers and stock ownership. Amy Acton, vowing to divest from all individual stocks if elected, challenges rival Vivek Ramaswamy to do the same—especially since his investments span major tech giants like Microsoft and Nvidia. While Acton sold her holdings before pushing for stricter data center rules, her running mate still holds similar stakes under a blind trust. Ramaswamy, meanwhile, hasn’t committed to selling any shares. Their policy proposals also diverge sharply: Acton wants new data centers to cover utilities, use…