DeWine Denounces Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine denounced a political advertisement by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton, effectively siding with Acton over Ramaswamy in the controversy.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 22, 2026 —
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, denounced a political advertisement by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy that featured the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton. DeWine’s criticism placed him on Acton’s side in the controversy over the advertisement, according to the available account.
The ad’s use of Acton’s estranged mother is the central detail identified in the dispute. The summary does not provide the advertisement’s wording, explain how the mother was portrayed, or say when or where it ran. It also does not describe the circumstances of the estrangement.
DeWine’s specific remarks were not provided, so the exact language and reasoning behind his denunciation are unclear. The available information likewise does not say whether Ramaswamy or Acton responded, or whether the advertisement was changed or withdrawn.
The episode puts a Republican governor at odds with a fellow Republican over an ad involving a Democratic candidate. The account characterizes DeWine as effectively siding with Acton, but does not indicate that he endorsed her candidacy. No further details about the political context, campaign consequences or subsequent developments were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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