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October 29, 2026
Ramaswamy’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother ends its TV run
- The ad featured Donna Arthur, Acton’s estranged mother, urging Ohioans not to vote for her daughter.
- Ramaswamy’s campaign had said it would spend $4 million on airtime for the ad; it later shortened the spot from one minute to 30 seconds.
- Acton’s campaign criticized Ramaswamy for ending the ad without apologizing.
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- Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad using Amy Acton’s estranged mother has ended its TV runOct 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM · NBC
- Controversial Ramaswamy ad with Acton's mother off the airOct 29, 2026 at 11:20 PM · The Hill
- Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsionOct 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM · The Guardian