Amy Acton survived childhood abuse. Her Republican opponent is using it to attack her.Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is closing out one of the nastiest races of the 2026 cycle by suggesting that Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, his opponent in the Ohio governor’s race, has lied about the well-documented childhood sexual abuse she experienced for political gain. In a contest already marked by sharp personal attacks and partisan rancor, Ramaswamy’s […]The 19th3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged motherDemocratic candidate Amy Acton was removed from her mother’s home when she was 12 after her stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping her.Anchorage Daily News4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Dem Star Unleashes Devastating Ad After MAGA’s Vilest AttackOhio’s Amy Acton has fired back with a new advertisement of her own, saying Vivek Ramaswamy is “not fit to lead.”The Daily Beast4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Ohio governor’s race roiled by new viral video featuring Amy Acton’s estranged motherBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — The Ohio governor’s race is being roiled by a new video in which the estranged mother of the Democratic nominee, Amy Acton, urges people not to vote for her. The video – which was shared widely on social media, including by the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. –ABC17News.com4d agoSources (2)Whole story →Governmentohio governor race
We Have a New Contender for Ugliest Political Ad of All TimeWe twice asked Vivek Ramaswamy if his campaign had anything to do with it. They wouldn’t give us a straight answer.Slate4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
The latest in the Ohio governor’s race for Oct. 22, 2026Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls an ad from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton "a new low." Also, an interactive chart compares positions of the races three main candidates on key issues.cleveland.com2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Trump Backs Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad in Rambling Truth Social PostDonald Trump is backing Vivek Ramaswamy amid his controversial campaign ad attacking his political opponent, Amy Acton.TMZ2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
The ugliest political ad of 2026 (so far)This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. There are low blows, and then there are rock-bottom blows. The latest attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race is undoubtedly the latter. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is spending $4…Vox2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
The Ad Dividing the Republican PartyTrump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Trump backs Ramaswamy on controversial ad featuring opponent’s estranged motherPresident Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial adMechanicsburg Patriot News2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
GOP officials divided over Ramaswamy ad with Acton's momIn the ad, which first circulated on social media Monday night, Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother called her a liar.CBS News2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio senate primary
Vivek Ramaswamy defends controversial ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mom – admits his campaign is behind it“It is an ad from our campaign,” Ramaswamy said of the blistering 1-minute spot, in which Donna Arthur – Acton’s mother – accused her daughter of being a “liar” and embellishing claims of abuse she allegedly suffered as a child.New York Post1d agoSources (6)Whole story →GovernmentHealthMike DeWineJon Hustedohio governor election
Trump defends Ramaswamy ad with Acton's estranged mom after bipartisan criticismOhio Gov. Mike DeWine said GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy should remove the ad featuring the mother of Democratic nominee Amy Acton.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial election
DeWine urges Ramaswamy to pull ad featuring Acton's estranged momActon and her mother grew estranged after her stepfather was arrested for allegedly raping Acton, who was 12 at the time.NewsNation2d agoWhole story →
Vance says Republicans should ‘stop whining’ about Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack adVice President JD Vance told Republicans to “stop whining” about Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother.NBC News3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial campaign
Ohio governor race takes turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's momVivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton are locked in one of, if not the most, deeply personal, nasty races in the nation.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Ramaswamy takes responsibility for attack ad featuring Acton’s estranged motherOhio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) confirmed to reporters Tuesday evening that his campaign was behind a new attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's mother calling her a "liar" and insinuating she suffers from mental health issues. Ramaswamy acknowledged that his campaign produced the ad, which began circulating on social…The Hill4d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial campaign
Trump continues to stand by Ramaswamy ad with Amy Acton's estranged motherWhile answering questions from NBC News, President Trump stood by Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign using an ad that features the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton.NBC News1d agoWhole story →
