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Politics · October 22, 2026

Political strategists on how Ramaswamy attack ad could affect Ohio governor's race

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Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy is facing significant bipartisan backlash in Ohio after releasing a campaign advertisement featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. In the ad, Acton's mother characterizes her daughter as a liar, countering Acton's public accounts of an abusive childhood. The move has divided Republicans, with former President Trump defending the tactic while other GOP figures, including Governor Mike DeWine, have called for the ad to be removed.

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  • Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign released an attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
  • In the ad, Acton's mother calls the Democratic candidate a liar.
  • Amy Acton has previously shared public accounts of experiencing an abusive childhood.
  • The advertisement has generated significant backlash from both political sides.

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  • Former President Donald Trump has defended Ramaswamy's use of the ad.
  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has urged Ramaswamy to take the advertisement down.
  • The controversy is occurring in the final weeks before the midterm elections.

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