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October 20, 2026
Amy Acton Denounces Attack Ad Featuring Estranged Mother in Ohio Gubernatorial Race
- Dr. Amy Acton condemned an attack ad featuring her estranged mother, who calls her a liar and questions her mental health.
- Acton's brother criticized Vivek Ramaswamy for exploiting their traumatic past, calling the ad a 'despicable low.'
- The ad, which lacks legal attribution, began circulating on social media just two weeks before Election Day.
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- Acton's estranged mother calls her a 'liar'; Democrat calls Ramaswamy 'despicable'Oct 20, 2026 at 1:19 PM · The Hill
- Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governors Race Even UglierOct 20, 2026 at 3:52 PM · NYT
- Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial adOct 20, 2026 at 6:38 PM · The Guardian
- Ad for Trump-backed Ramaswamy features opponent’s ‘abusive’ mom. The internet is furiousOct 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM · Independent
- McCain decries 'dastardly' political ad with Acton's motherOct 20, 2026 at 8:17 PM · The Hill
- Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged motherOct 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM · ABC News
- Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns ad featuring her estranged motherOct 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM · NBC
- Acton responds to ad, says personal attacks 'a lifelong pattern' for RamaswamyOct 20, 2026 at 8:58 PM · The Hill
- Acton’s brother slams Ramaswamy in new ad: 'Not fit to lead'Oct 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM · The Hill
- Ohio governor's race takes ugly turn with attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged motherOct 20, 2026 at 10:39 PM · CBS News