DeWine Denounces Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has denounced an ad by his Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton.
Rockford, IL, October 22, 2026 —
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has denounced an advertisement by his Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, according to the available account.
The account does not specify what the advertisement said, when or where it appeared, or what DeWine said in denouncing it. It also does not explain the circumstances of the mother’s estrangement from Acton or describe how she appeared in the ad.
Further details about the political context are not provided. The available information does not identify the office or contest involved, give a response from Ramaswamy or Acton, or say whether the ad was changed or withdrawn. It also does not state whether DeWine’s criticism addressed the ad’s content, its use of a family member, or another issue.
As a result, the reported development is limited to DeWine’s denunciation and the ad’s inclusion of Acton’s estranged mother. The information provided does not establish the wording or intent of the advertisement, nor does it include direct quotations from any of the people named.
Story summarized from the original created by JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press on www.mystateline.com, see more information here.
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