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DeWine Urges Removal of Ramaswamy’s Troubling Acton Ad

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a controversial ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Tracking data shows the campaign spent about $1 million despite pledging $4 million for the ad.
An Axios poll of 800 likely voters showed Acton leading Ramaswamy 50% to 42% after the ad.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the ad deeply troubling and urged its removal.

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Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a controversial ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Tracking data shows the campaign spent about $1 million despite pledging $4 million for the ad.
An Axios poll of 800 likely voters showed Acton leading Ramaswamy 50% to 42% after the ad.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the ad deeply troubling and urged its removal.