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Ohio governor’s race roiled by new viral video featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother

By 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. –

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‘Beneath the gutter’: Governor race gets ugly as long-estranged mom turns up in attack adOhio’s gubernatorial race took a nasty turn as an ad surfaced featuring the long-estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton accusing her of lying about her background. The video, which began circulating on social media two weeks before the Nov. 3 election, features Donna Arthur urging Ohioans not to elect Acton, a physician tapped by GOP Gov. Mike DeWine to…

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Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Unwanted Record in Ohio Race vs. Amy ActonCNN says Ramaswamy is performing worse with Ohio independents than any Republican gubernatorial nominee this century.

Newsweek4d agoWhole story →

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Vivek Ramaswamy refused to answer Ohioans' questions for governor raceOhio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refused to answer voter-submitted questions in a 15-part series, while Democrat Amy Acton and Libertarian Don Kissick both responded.

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Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton: A Contrast of EventsBoth parties’ candidates for governor in Ohio, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, held events on Oct. 14, with a clear contrast. In the final weeks, much has been made about Acton’s closed press events and not merely by Republicans. Ramaswamy spoke at the Columbus Metropolitan Club on Wednesday. Acton meanwhile held an event...

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Amy Acton talks affordability, debates in Ohio governor raceAmy Acton joined Ohio Politics Explained to discuss her policy ideas and race for governor against Vivek Ramaswamy.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer8d agoWhole story →

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Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged motherVivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's

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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 Enquirer1d agoWhole story →

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"Stop whining": What Vance's take on Ohio ad controversy means for 2028Vice President Vance 's call for fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad in Ohio's race for governor showed a key part of his political mindset ahead of his expected run for president in 2028: Never back down. Why it matters: Channeling President Trump, Vance has shown contempt for what he sees as the…

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Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack AdAmy Acton gains an edge in Ohio's governor race as backlash grows over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother.

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Ohio governor calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to pull ad featuring opponent’s estranged momDeWine, a Republican, said he still endorses Ramaswamy over Democrat Amy Acton in the race to succeed him as Ohio’s governor.

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Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack AdAmy Acton gains an edge in Ohio's governor race as backlash grows over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother.

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Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race UglierA Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

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Vance says Republicans shouldn’t complain about Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged motherCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Vice President JD Vance defended an ad Wednesday by Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of Dr. Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, and spotlights the abuse she experienced as a child, even as the Republican in a tight race to retain Vance’s seat

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