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LaRose Reviews Complaints Over Ohio Ad Missing Disclaimer

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy campaign aired an Ohio TV ad with Donna Arthur calling Amy Acton a liar.
The campaign admitted the ad lacked the required “paid for by” disclaimer.
$4 million statewide airtime was purchased to broadcast the ad.
Governor Mike DeWine, Ramaswamy’s endorser, called the ad deeply troubling and asked it stopped.
Secretary of State Frank LaRose said his office is reviewing complaints about the missing disclaimer.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Election Campaign Act amendments of 1974, signed by President Gerald Ford, mandated disclosure of political advertising expenditures. The newly created Federal Election Commission fined campaigns up to $5,000 for omitting the required “paid for by” disclaimer, as Congress stipulated. Today, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio television spot, purchased for $4 million, lacked the disclaimer, prompting Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s review. The 1974 precedent suggests the FEC may impose substantial fines, reinforcing enforcement of transparency rules for future Ohio campaigns.

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Story summary

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy campaign aired an Ohio TV ad with Donna Arthur calling Amy Acton a liar.
The campaign admitted the ad lacked the required “paid for by” disclaimer.
$4 million statewide airtime was purchased to broadcast the ad.
Governor Mike DeWine, Ramaswamy’s endorser, called the ad deeply troubling and asked it stopped.
Secretary of State Frank LaRose said his office is reviewing complaints about the missing disclaimer.

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