"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…Axios3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Ohio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s motherA new viral video targeting Amy Acton is roiling the increasingly ugly Ohio governor’s race, where the Democrat is running against GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy. The clip features Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling the Democrat “a liar” and urging Ohioans to vote against her. It’s unclear who is behind the 60-second spot, which did...The Hill3d agoSources (3)Whole story →Governmentohio governor race
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'sBreitbart News Network3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Vance defends Ramaswamy's explosive attack ad in Ohio governor raceUS Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race.Reuters3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
The latest in the Ohio governor’s race for Oct. 21, 2026Republican Vivek Ramaswamy intends to spend $4 million airing a controversial ad that uses Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother to attack his gubernatorial opponent.cleveland.com3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring opponent’s estranged motherOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling for Vivek Ramaswamy to stop airing an ad that features the estranged mother of Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.NBC News3d agoWhole story →Governmentohio governor race
At the Races: Family in the frayWelcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire An ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, features the mother of Amy […]Roll Call3d 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
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 seatPittsburgh Tribune-Review1d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike DeWineohio governor race
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged motherRepublican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has denounced a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Dr. Amy Acton, taking sides with the Democratic candidate for governor and former member of his Cabinet over her Republican rival, Vivek Ramaswamy. DeWine told reporters Thursday that the spot “deeply, deeply troubling.” DeWine’s remarks place him at odds…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon Hustedohio governor election
DeWine calls Ramaswamy attack ad ‘deeply, deeply troubling’ but stands by endorsementRepublican Gov. Mike DeWine said an ad used by GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to attack Democrat Amy Acton is "a new low" in the attack-heavy campaign. The ad uses Acton's estranged mother for the attack.cleveland.com3d agoWhole story →Mike DeWine
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged motherPresident Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton. Trump criticized Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who called the ad “deeply troubling.” DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy, urged him to remove the ad but…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoSources (3)Whole story →GovernmentCultureMike DeWineohio governor election
Gov. Mike DeWine condemns Ramaswamy ad, calls for it to be taken downOhio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother but did not rescind his endorsement of the GOP nominee.Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer3d agoWhole story →Mike DeWine
Trump, DeWine Take Opposing Views on Ramaswamy Ad Against ActonOn Thursday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and President Donald Trump both spoke out on the controversial Amy Acton “Mom Ad” that has gone viral on social media, with Trump calling it “very powerful” and DeWine calling on the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign “to take this down.” “The ad, on its face, is deeply, deeply troubling,” DeWine...The Daily Signal2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio 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 labels Ramaswamy attack ad ‘a new low,’ stands by endorsement: Capitol LetterRepublican Gov. Mike DeWine says an attack ad from GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy that uses Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, is “deeply, deeply troubling”cleveland.com2d agoWhole story →Mike DeWine
