Democrat Amy Acton accused Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy of exploiting her childhood after his campaign aired an advertisement featuring her estranged mother. Acton spoke at a Dayton rally on October 26, 2026, eight days before the Ohio governor race election.

Ohio governor race ad draws criticism

In the ad, Acton’s mother calls her a liar. Acton told supporters that Ramaswamy was using her difficult childhood in what she characterized as an attempt to rescue his campaign.

Acton’s mother lost custody of her children after her husband was indicted in 1978 on a charge of raping Acton, who was 12 at the time. The election is scheduled for November 3.

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