Amy Acton’s Mother Calls Her a “Liar” in New Ohio Ad
In Ohio, ahead of the November elections, the mother of gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton called her a "liar" in a new ad, which her brother also criticized.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 20, 2026 —
A new ad in Ohio features the mother of gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton calling her a “liar,” according to the available account of the ad. Acton’s brother also criticized it. The ad appeared ahead of the November elections.
The account does not identify who produced or paid for the ad, when or where it was released, or what specific statement or issue prompted the accusation. It also does not provide the mother’s name or details of her remarks beyond the word “liar.”
The nature of the brother’s criticism is not specified. The account does not say whether he objected to the ad’s content, its use of his mother’s remarks, or another aspect of it. No response from Acton or her campaign is included, and the available information does not describe any response from the ad’s sponsor.
With the November elections approaching, the ad introduces a family dispute into the public discussion surrounding Acton’s candidacy. However, the information provided does not establish the context behind the accusation or indicate how the ad is being distributed. It also does not include details about Acton’s campaign or other candidates in the race.
Further details about the ad, the accusation and the reactions to it were not provided. The information available establishes only that Acton’s mother called her a “liar” in a new ad and that her brother criticized it.
Story summarized from the original created by Mira Bhakta on thehill.com, see more information here.
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